Salting the Battlefield
Synopsis
David Hare concludes his trilogy of films about MI5 renegade Johnny Worricker with another fugue on power, secrets and the British establishment. Johnny Worricker goes on the run with Margot Tyrell across Europe, and with the net closing in, the former MI5 man knows his only chance of resolving his problems is to return home and confront prime minister Alec Beasley.
Part of the The Worricker Collection
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Worricker Trilogy Salting the Battlefield Trailer BBC Two
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-03-21
Top Cast
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Bill Nighy
Johnny Worricker
Helena Bonham Carter
Margot Tyrell
Ralph Fiennes
Prime Minister Alec Beasley
Ewen Bremner
Rollo Madeley
Judy Davis
Jill Tankard
Felicity Jones
Julianne Worricker
Olivia Williams
Belinda Kay
Rupert Graves
Stirling Rogers
Saskia Reeves
Anthea Catcheside
Shazad Latif
Jez Nichols
Daniel Ryan
Bill Catcheside
Leanne Best
Amber Page
Kate Burdette
Allegra Betts
Pip Torrens
Jack Calderon
San Shella
Abdul Khan
George Lenz
Security Man
Malcolm Sinclair
Reverend Bernard Towers
Andrew Cleaver
Brian Lord
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 16, 2014
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 23, 2015
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Hare
- Screenplay & Story
- David Hare
- Original Score
- Paul Englishby
- Original Title
- Salting the Battlefield
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- German, English, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Carnival Films, BBC Film, Heyday Films, NBCUniversal, Masterpiece, Beagle Pug Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Hare
David Hare
Paul Englishby
Thomas Townend
Nick Fenton
David Barron, David Heyman, Ed Wethered, Gareth Neame, Nigel Marchant
Department Leadership Roster
Louise Stjernsward
Costume Design
David Hare
Director
David Hare
Writer
Celia Duval
Producer
Thomas Townend
Director of Photography
Paul Englishby
Original Music Composer
Nick Fenton
Editor
Stevie Herbert
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Salting the Battlefield
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What is Salting the Battlefield about?
David Hare concludes his trilogy of films about MI5 renegade Johnny Worricker with another fugue on power, secrets and the British establishment. Johnny Worricker goes on the run with Margot Tyrell across Europe, and with the net closing in, the former MI5 man knows his only chance of resolving his problems is to return home and confront prime minister Alec Beasley.
Who directed Salting the Battlefield?
Salting the Battlefield was directed by David Hare.
Who stars in Salting the Battlefield?
The principal cast of Salting the Battlefield includes Bill Nighy, Helena Bonham Carter, Ralph Fiennes, Ewen Bremner, Judy Davis.
When was Salting the Battlefield released and how long is it?
Salting the Battlefield was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Salting the Battlefield?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Salting the Battlefield was composed by Paul Englishby.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Salting the Battlefield?
Salting the Battlefield holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).