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Secret State is a 2012 British four-part political thriller, starring Gabriel Byrne, Charles Dance and Gina McKee, and inspired by Chris Mullin's 1982 novel A Very British Coup. It delves into the relationship between a democratically elected government, the military and big business.
- 7 November –, 28 November 2012
- Alex Heffes
At first you may find yourself pining for the silences and the realism of the 80s conspiracy dramas Secret State is so keen to emulate, along with the skull-fizzing thrill of a plot so ferociously ...
1 Video. 22 Photos. Drama Mystery Thriller. Secret State explores the relationship between a democratically elected government, big business and the banks. Stars. Gabriel Byrne. Ralph Ineson. Charles Dance. See production info at IMDbPro. STREAMING. S1. +2. Add to Watchlist. Added by 6.2K users. 34 User reviews. 4 Critic reviews. Awards.
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- 2012-11-07
- Drama, Mystery, Thriller
- 42
Plot. In the run up to a general election, a devastating industrial accident on Teesside leaves 19 people dead and raises questions about the safety procedures of a US petrochemical company, PetroFex.
- Ed Fraiman
- Alex Heffes
- Political drama
Nov 8, 2012 · As the Deputy Prime Minister, Gabriel Byrne was a man with a lot on his mind - capably portraying existential guilt ("you're thinking about Bosnia, you did the right thing"), the ambition ("what if...
Overview. Secret State explores the relationship between a democratically elected government, big business and the banks. Ed Fraiman. Creator. Robert Jones. Creator. Series Cast. Gabriel Byrne. 4 Episodes. Ralph Ineson. 4 Episodes. Charles Dance. 4 Episodes. Rupert Graves. 4 Episodes. Gina McKee. 4 Episodes. Jamie Sives. 4 Episodes.
Back. Cast & crew. User reviews. Trivia. FAQ. IMDbPro. All topics. Episode list. Secret State. Top-rated. Wed, Nov 28, 2012. S1.E4. Episode #1.4. Tom's stance on the Royal Caledonian bank is seen as a personal triumph though Tony's death is a personal tragedy.