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The Secret

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  • 20162016
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  • 45m
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James Nesbitt and Genevieve O'Reilly in The Secret (2016)
The true-crime story of a respectable dentist and pillar of the community, who became a killer in partnership with a Sunday school teacher.
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The true-crime story of a respectable dentist and pillar of the community, who became a killer in partnership with a Sunday school teacher.The true-crime story of a respectable dentist and pillar of the community, who became a killer in partnership with a Sunday school teacher.The true-crime story of a respectable dentist and pillar of the community, who became a killer in partnership with a Sunday school teacher.
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
2.6K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
136
713
  • Stars
    • James Nesbitt
    • Genevieve O'Reilly
    • Patrick O'Kane
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    • Patrick O'Kane
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    • Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
      • 1 win & 4 nominations total

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    James Nesbitt
    James Nesbitt
    • Colin Howell
    4 episodes4 eps • 2016
    Genevieve O'Reilly
    Genevieve O'Reilly
    • Hazel Buchanan…
    4 episodes4 eps • 2016
    Patrick O'Kane
    Patrick O'Kane
    • Victor Buchanan
    3 episodes3 eps • 2016
    Nina Woods
    • Lauren Howell
    3 episodes3 eps • 2016
    Murray Speers
    • Daniel Howell
    3 episodes3 eps • 2016
    Jack Erdis
    • Andrew Buchanan
    3 episodes3 eps • 2016
    Sophie Mellotte
    • Lisa Buchanan
    3 episodes3 eps • 2016
    Laura Pyper
    Laura Pyper
    • Lesley Howell
    2 episodes2 eps • 2016
    Katherine Kingsley
    Katherine Kingsley
    • Kyle Howell
    2 episodes2 eps • 2016
    Stuart Graham
    Stuart Graham
    • Dave Stewart
    2 episodes2 eps • 2016
    Glen Wallace
    Glen Wallace
    • Trevor Buchanan
    2 episodes2 eps • 2016
    Jason Watkins
    Jason Watkins
    • Pastor Hansford
    2 episodes2 eps • 2016
    Alan McKee
    • D.I. Hutchinson
    2 episodes2 eps • 2016
    David Pearse
    David Pearse
    • Andy Comerford
    2 episodes2 eps • 2016
    Rhys Dunlop
    • Andrew Buchanan…
    2 episodes2 eps • 2016
    Amy Shiels
    Amy Shiels
    • Lisa Buchanan…
    2 episodes2 eps • 2016
    Patrick FitzSymons
    Patrick FitzSymons
    • Derek McAuley
    2 episodes2 eps • 2016
    B.J. Hogg
    • Jim Buchanan
    2 episodes2 eps • 2016
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    A very dark tale of premeditated murder
    This is James Nesbit's best that I have seen. The Missing was also very good but this has a faster pace and more suspense. It's highly original, perhaps reflecting a true or near true story. And its also very hard to review without spoilers, so obviously the plot is key. If you love dark tales from the British Isles then this is for you.
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    • Release date
      • April 29, 2016 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Hemligheten
    • Filming locations
      • Northern Ireland, UK
    • Production companies
      • Hat Trick Productions
      • ITV Studios
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      45 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo

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