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Messiah: The Promise

  • TV Mini Series
  • 2004
  • 3h
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7.4/10
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Messiah: The Promise (2004)
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As a prison riot erupts into violence, Red comes face to face with the ring leader: the man who once held him hostage and nearly drove him mad. But what they don't know is a killer's amongst... Read allAs a prison riot erupts into violence, Red comes face to face with the ring leader: the man who once held him hostage and nearly drove him mad. But what they don't know is a killer's amongst them, preying on their weaknesses.As a prison riot erupts into violence, Red comes face to face with the ring leader: the man who once held him hostage and nearly drove him mad. But what they don't know is a killer's amongst them, preying on their weaknesses.

  • Creator
    • Boris Starling
  • Stars
    • Anthony Lennon
    • Rufus Jones
    • Olivia Busby
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.4/10
    783
    YOUR RATING
    • Creator
      • Boris Starling
    • Stars
      • Anthony Lennon
      • Rufus Jones
      • Olivia Busby
    • 6User reviews
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    Anthony Lennon
    • Porter
    Rufus Jones
    Rufus Jones
    • TV Reporter
    Olivia Busby
    • Assistant to Clare Fenton
    Leo Bill
    Leo Bill
    • Gerry White
    Liam Cunningham
    Liam Cunningham
    • Pace Tierney
    Michael Bertenshaw
    • Gov. William Houseman…
    Jimmy Flint
    Jimmy Flint
    • Leo Symons
    Philip Wright
    • PO Peter Reeves…
    Andrew Pleavin
    Andrew Pleavin
    • PO Darrell Teague…
    Clare Holman
    Clare Holman
    • Jaine Ellis
    Rosa Harris
    • Young Kate
    Pip Torrens
    Pip Torrens
    • DCI Walmsely…
    James Wren
    James Wren
    • Surveillance Officer #1…
    George Potts
    George Potts
    • Surveillance Officer #2…
    Badria Timimi
    • Pharmacist
    Michelle Forbes
    Michelle Forbes
    • Susan Metcalfe
    Tom Ellis
    Tom Ellis
    • Dr. Philip Ryder
    Neil Dudgeon
    Neil Dudgeon
    • DI Duncan Warren
    • Creator
      • Boris Starling
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    10/10
    Pretty Good
    On the whole, this was very good. Maybe not as good as the first story, but definitely better than most recent dramas. The acting was superb as usual by Ken Stott, and Neil Dudgeon excels as Duncan. No sign of Art Malik in this one, and not a lot of Michele Forbes as Red's wife Susan. Frances Grey had something to get her teeth into this time though, and did a good job, too.

    The actual story was slightly familiar, gloomy hospital wards with flickering lights have been done many times before. The murders were quite inventive and well done, hope they haven't run out of ideas for the next one! There must be a Messiah 4! I'd rate it 8 out of 10.
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    • Release date
      • August 30, 2004 (United Kingdom)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Official site
      • BBC (United Kingdom)
    • Languages
      • English
      • British Sign Language
    • Also known as
      • Мессия: Обещание
    • Filming locations
      • London, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • BBC Northern Ireland
      • Paramount International Television
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      3 hours
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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