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Hidden Agenda [VHS]
 
 

Hidden Agenda [VHS] (1991)

Starring: Frances McDormand, Brian Cox Director: Ken Loach Rating: R (Restricted) Format: VHS Tape
3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (21 customer reviews)


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Product Details

  • Actors: Frances McDormand, Brian Cox, Brad Dourif, Mai Zetterling, Bernard Archard
  • Directors: Ken Loach
  • Writers: Jim Allen
  • Producers: Derek Gibson, Eric Fellner, John Daly, Rebecca O'Brien, Scott Millaney
  • Format: Closed-captioned, Color, NTSC
  • Rating: R (Restricted)
  • Number of tapes: 1
  • Studio: Hbo Home Video
  • VHS Release Date: January 13, 1993
  • Run Time: 108 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: 6302088801
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #15,379 in Video (See Bestsellers in Video)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Should you trust any government?, May 4, 2002
By Terry Fisher (Phoenix, AZ United States) - See all my reviews
Charles deGaulle once observed, "The State is a cold-blooded animal. Often even to it's own people. It must be so in order to survive." This movie is about British agents operating in Ireland to quash any IRA resistance to British rule, by any means necessary and any means possible. To give some semblance of respectability to the investigation of the murder of a U.S. citizen who was in the company of an IRA agent when he was assassinated the British secret police employ a fairmined and respected investigator who really believes he is charged with the responsibility of finding the truth. The closer he gets to the truth the more pressure the secret police put on him to back away. First they use blackmail, then threats to his own life. He is forced at last to betray everyone he has made promises to and return to England without a shread of respectibility. The secret police continue business as usual and set about arresting everyone whose confidence he has gained.
This is a film noir that takes a back seat to none. Be prepared to be angry, depressed and paranoid at the end. Not for the weak in spirit.
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14 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant : a knock out film!, July 15, 2004
By Hiram Gomez Pardo (Valencia, Venezuela) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hidden Agenda (DVD)
Since Frances Normand's boyfriend is murdered by british forces in North Ireland , she decides to investigate this weird murder , she plays the role of an American human rights activist .
A punch in the middle of the face , because it concerns about a conspiracy , cover up and ambush policial, inspired by similar events in 1980 .
Filmed in documental mood for Ken Loach. Briiliant performances of Frances Mc Dormand and Brian Cox.
One of my favorites political thrillers of the nineties.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Superior political thriller, October 28, 2006
By LGwriter "SharpWitGuy" (Astoria, N.Y. United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hidden Agenda (DVD)
Ken Loach's Hidden Agenda is likely one of the best political thrillers ever made on the troubles in Northern Ireland. The characters are full and rich; the violence is real; and the political cover-ups and corruption are rife. The acting is solid, the plotting is very strong, and the pace of the film is perfect.

In particular, drawing in not only the Northern Irish, but also the British and the Americans into the story was a truly inspired move. An American lawyer who fights for civil rights throughout the world is murdered by the Northern Irish police under orders from a high level official and all hell breaks loose. Unlike the flimsy, paltry political cover-ups seen in the film "Defense of the Realm" where there are no characters worth caring about, here Brad Dourif as the lawyer, Frances McDormand as his activist girlfriend and especially Brian Cox as the fiercely driven British police officer committed to uncovering the truth make a solid impression on the viewer.

Known for his politically charged films, director Ken Loach here never takes a false step. Cox's character, Peter Kerrigan, relentlessly pursues the truth of the backstory behind the murder of the American lawyer and it's really gripping to watch how things unfold.

This is a first class thriller, one of the best in its class. Very highly recommended.
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5.0 out of 5 stars An All Too Realistic Thriller
Hidden Agenda has been on my list of films to see for a long time now. As a fan of the political thriller genre I was intrigued by its premise. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Matthew Kresal

5.0 out of 5 stars Intelligent thriller
Obviously when a movie sets out to be a thriller about Northern Ireland with British secret service people bugging, stalking, and shooting down folks in the street, alot of people... Read more
Published 15 months ago by N. Miller

2.0 out of 5 stars plodding
Purports to take the audience behind the scenes at the highest levels of political intrigue, but the creators of this movie don't have the IQ or background to pull it off... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Andrew Morgan

1.0 out of 5 stars A loser
I found this film one of the worst I have seen in quite some time, and watched it because I enjoyed the director's "The Wind That Shakes the Barley. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Hondo

1.0 out of 5 stars What can you say?
[Take a look at the attack on me on the comments page. What can you say? Some people can dish it out, but they can't take it. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Baby Cromwell

5.0 out of 5 stars Hidden Agenda
This is a tell it like it was and unfortunately still is in Northern Irelan in this year 2007. It shows the power a a dominating goverment and how they will not let go and how so... Read more
Published on July 8, 2007 by Don J. Murphy II

5.0 out of 5 stars Hidden Agenda
Accurately portrays the struggles of the Irish people in their quest to have a united and free Ireland ruled by the Irish.
Published on May 12, 2007 by Daniel Mcdonald

3.0 out of 5 stars Terrorism in Ulster
The film opens with a scenic shot of the shores of Ireland. Then a march down a city street. The police and army are patrolling behind the crowds. Read more
Published on January 12, 2007 by Acute Observer

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent And Very Underrated Film!
If you like political intrigue and suspense, this film is for you. A civil rights lawyer (Brad Dourif) working for a human rights organization is investigating alleged atrocities... Read more
Published on October 18, 2006 by Ernest Jagger

4.0 out of 5 stars Can this really happen?
The film quality is minimal, but for those who doubt this could really happen, try reading "The Stalker Affair" Very similar on the cover-up aspects.
Published on July 4, 2006 by James C. Kehl

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