The Messenger
“The dead have come calling.”
Synopsis
The Messenger is the story of Jack’s last melt down: a story of frustration and guilt, love and betrayal, family and blame. Unwillingly becoming embroiled in the unfinished business of Mark, a journalist brutally murdered in the local park and his television presenter wife, Sarah, to whom he’s desperate to say one last goodbye, Jack finds himself getting closer to Sarah, obsessed with passing on Mark’s message. Discovering hidden secrets and lies finally pushes the fragile Jack over the edge but there is hope when his estranged sister, Emma, gets in touch. Jack starts to remember the past they shared together and as the memories come flooding back, he confronts the truth about the death of his father.
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The Messenger (2015) Official Trailer HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-03-03
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Robert Sheehan
Jack
Lily Cole
Emma
Joely Richardson
Psychiatrist
David O'Hara
DCI Keane
Tamzin Merchant
Emma
Andrew Tiernan
Father
Alex Wyndham
Martin
Deirdre O'Kane
Mum
Jack Fox
Mark
Rhys Connah
Young Jack
Oliver Heald
Ben
Leo Woodruff
Jumping Man (Uncredited)
Ali Cook
Geoff
Gerard Fletcher
Desk Sergeant
Julian Gorman
Hi Viz Dave
Joan Kempson
Pam
Imogen King
Young Emma
Eric McNichol
Landlord
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Blair
- Screenplay & Story
- Andrew Kirk
- Original Score
- Ian Livingstone
- Original Title
- The Messenger
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Gateway Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Blair
Andrew Kirk
Ian Livingstone
Ian Moss
Ulrike Münch
Karl Hall, Michael Knowles, Terry Stone
Department Leadership Roster
Karl Hall
Producer
Michael Knowles
Producer
Terry Stone
Producer
Ulrike Münch
Editor
David Blair
Director
Andrew Kirk
Writer
Ian Livingstone
Original Music Composer
Ian Moss
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Messenger
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What is The Messenger about?
The Messenger is the story of Jack’s last melt down: a story of frustration and guilt, love and betrayal, family and blame. Unwillingly becoming embroiled in the unfinished business of Mark, a journalist brutally murdered in the local park and his television presenter wife, Sarah, to whom he’s desperate to say one last goodbye, Jack finds himself getting closer to Sarah, obsessed with passing on Mark’s message. Discovering hidden secrets and lies finally pushes the fragile Jack over the edge but there is hope when his estranged sister, Emma, gets in touch. Jack starts to remember the past they shared together and as the memories come flooding back, he confronts the truth about the death of his father.
Who directed The Messenger?
The Messenger was directed by David Blair.
Who stars in The Messenger?
The principal cast of The Messenger includes Robert Sheehan, Lily Cole, Joely Richardson, David O'Hara, Tamzin Merchant.
When was The Messenger released and how long is it?
The Messenger was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for The Messenger?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Messenger was composed by Ian Livingstone.