In the Secret State
Synopsis
A Government Department with data on us all in its computers is not functioning quite as its ex-Head intended. Frank Strange sets out to clear his own name and finds he is investigating a murder.
Top Cast
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Frank Finlay
Frank Strange
Matthew Marsh
James Quitman
Geoffrey Chater
Michael Hatherley
Michael Byrne
Guy Preger
Thorley Walters
Johnny Davenport
Ronald Fraser
Barnaby Tucker
Malcolm Terris
Cooper
Ken Campbell
Hoskins
Nicholas Selby
Sir Gerald Dangerfield
Hilary Minster
Mayer
Natasha Richardson
Jilly
Emma Relph
Liz
Tony Selby
Mitchell
Roger Brierley
Minister
Pip Donaghy
Richard Lister
Noreen Kershaw
Mrs. Lister
Peter Sproule
Ellison
Gorden Kaye
Buff
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christopher Morahan
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert McCrum, Brian Phelan
- Original Title
- In the Secret State
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christopher Morahan
Robert McCrum, Brian Phelan
Dan Rae
Ann Scott
Department Leadership Roster
Christopher Morahan
Director
Dan Rae
Editor
Ann Scott
Producer
Brian Phelan
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About In the Secret State
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is In the Secret State about?
A Government Department with data on us all in its computers is not functioning quite as its ex-Head intended. Frank Strange sets out to clear his own name and finds he is investigating a murder.
Who directed In the Secret State?
In the Secret State was directed by Christopher Morahan.
Who stars in In the Secret State?
The principal cast of In the Secret State includes Frank Finlay, Matthew Marsh, Geoffrey Chater, Michael Byrne, Thorley Walters.
When was In the Secret State released and how long is it?
In the Secret State was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Is In the Secret State based on a book or true story?
In the Secret State is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Robert McCrum".