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The Diplomat

Original title: False Witness
  • TV Movie
  • 2009
  • 3h 10m
IMDb RATING
5.4/10
819
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POPULARITY
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758
The Diplomat (2009)
Political DramaSpyActionCrimeDramaMysteryThriller

A British diplomat is arrested on charges of working with Russian mafia. After death threats to his wife, they are taken into protective custody. Then the MI6 shows up with a new piece of th... Read allA British diplomat is arrested on charges of working with Russian mafia. After death threats to his wife, they are taken into protective custody. Then the MI6 shows up with a new piece of the puzzle.A British diplomat is arrested on charges of working with Russian mafia. After death threats to his wife, they are taken into protective custody. Then the MI6 shows up with a new piece of the puzzle.

  • Director
    • Peter Andrikidis
  • Writers
    • Peter Gawler
    • Greg Haddrick
    • Ronan Glennane
  • Stars
    • Dougray Scott
    • Rachael Blake
    • Jeremy Lindsay Taylor
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.4/10
    819
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    4,818
    758
    • Director
      • Peter Andrikidis
    • Writers
      • Peter Gawler
      • Greg Haddrick
      • Ronan Glennane
    • Stars
      • Dougray Scott
      • Rachael Blake
      • Jeremy Lindsay Taylor
    • 13User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 10 nominations total

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    Dougray Scott
    Dougray Scott
    • Ian Porter
    Rachael Blake
    Rachael Blake
    • Det. Chief Insp. Julie Hales
    Jeremy Lindsay Taylor
    Jeremy Lindsay Taylor
    • Mark Wilson
    Richard Roxburgh
    Richard Roxburgh
    • Charles Van Koors
    Claire Forlani
    Claire Forlani
    • Pippa Porter
    Don Hany
    Don Hany
    • Sergei Krousov
    Elan Zavelsky
    • Nikolai Krousov
    Jonny Pasvolsky
    Jonny Pasvolsky
    • Antonio Morelli
    Tony Martin
    Tony Martin
    • Bill Murray
    Socratis Otto
    Socratis Otto
    • Shannon Cross
    Stephen Curry
    Stephen Curry
    • Det. Sgt. Neil Trent
    Alex Menglet
    Alex Menglet
    • Dimitri
    Shane Briant
    Shane Briant
    • Winston Beale
    Costa Ronin
    Costa Ronin
    • Vladimir
    Alin Sumarwata
    Alin Sumarwata
    • Yasmin Van Koors
    Chris Haywood
    Chris Haywood
    • Browning
    Doris Younane
    Doris Younane
    • Jenny Basheer
    Kate Box
    Kate Box
    • Rona Hennessy
    • Director
      • Peter Andrikidis
    • Writers
      • Peter Gawler
      • Greg Haddrick
      • Ronan Glennane
    • All cast & crew
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    • Trivia
      Claire Forlani (Pippa Porter) and Dougray Scott (Ian Porter) are married in real life.
    • Quotes

      Ian Porter: I am innocent!

    • Alternate versions
      The home video version under the title "The Diplomat" edited out a nude scene of Pippa Porter undressing for a shower.

    User reviews13

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    7/10

    High score

    Largely because there is so many hot guys in this.

    The plot is great as well and food acting.

    Whats not to like?
    • robdrummond
    • Jul 20, 2021
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 11, 2009 (Australia)
    • Countries of origin
      • Australia
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Дипломат
    • Filming locations
      • Kings Cross, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
    • Production companies
      • Screen Australia
      • Power
      • The New South Wales Film and Television Office
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    • Runtime
      3 hours 10 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1 / (high definition)

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