Hidden Agenda
“Every government has one.”
Synopsis
In Ireland, American lawyer Ingrid Jessner and her activist partner, Paul Sullivan, struggle to uncover atrocities committed by the British government against the Northern Irish during the "Troubles." But when Sullivan is assassinated in the streets, Jessner teams up with Peter Kerrigan, a British investigator acting against the will of his own government, and struggles to uncover a conspiracy that may even implicate one of Kerrigan's colleagues.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Hidden Agenda (1990) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-11-30
Top Cast
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Frances McDormand
Ingrid Jessner
Brian Cox
Peter Kerrigan
Brad Dourif
Paul Sullivan
Mai Zetterling
Moa
Bernard Archard
Sir Robert Neil
Michelle Fairley
Teresa Doyle
Maurice Roëves
Harris
Jim Norton
Brodie
John Benfield
Maxwell
Bernard Bloch
Henri
Des McAleer
Sgt Kennedy
Ian McElhinney
Jack Cunnigham
Brian McCann
Molloy
Patrick Kavanagh
Alec Nevin
John Keegan
Det Sgt Hughes
Oliver Maguire
Supt. Fraser
Robert Patterson
Ian Logan
Paul Moriarty
Journalist
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 21, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 20, 2022
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.2M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ken Loach
- Screenplay & Story
- Jim Allen
- Original Score
- Stewart Copeland
- Original Title
- Hidden Agenda
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.2M
- Production Studios
- Initial (II), Hemdale
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ken Loach
Jim Allen
Stewart Copeland
Clive Tickner
Jonathan Morris
John Daly, Eric Fellner, Scott Millaney, Derek Gibson
Department Leadership Roster
Ken Loach
Director
Jim Allen
Writer
Daphne Dare
Costume Design
Martin Johnson
Production Design
Eric Fellner
Producer
Stewart Copeland
Original Music Composer
Clive Tickner
Director of Photography
Jonathan Morris
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hidden Agenda
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hidden Agenda about?
In Ireland, American lawyer Ingrid Jessner and her activist partner, Paul Sullivan, struggle to uncover atrocities committed by the British government against the Northern Irish during the "Troubles." But when Sullivan is assassinated in the streets, Jessner teams up with Peter Kerrigan, a British investigator acting against the will of his own government, and struggles to uncover a conspiracy that may even implicate one of Kerrigan's colleagues.
Who directed Hidden Agenda?
Hidden Agenda was directed by Ken Loach.
Who stars in Hidden Agenda?
The principal cast of Hidden Agenda includes Frances McDormand, Brian Cox, Brad Dourif, Mai Zetterling, Bernard Archard.
When was Hidden Agenda released and how long is it?
Hidden Agenda was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
How much did Hidden Agenda make at the box office?
Hidden Agenda grossed $1.2M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Hidden Agenda?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hidden Agenda was composed by Stewart Copeland.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hidden Agenda?
Hidden Agenda holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP; US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).