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The Journey

The Journey

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The Journey

2017

1h 34m

6.3(60 votes)

Drama

Overview

Firebrand Democratic Unionist Party leader Ian Paisley and Sinn Fein politician Martin McGuinness, two implacable enemies in Northern Ireland, are forced to take a short journey together in which they will take the biggest leap of faith and change the course of history.

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Tempo Productions

Lipsync Productions

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Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Timothy Spall

Timothy Spall

Ian Paisley

Colm Meaney

Colm Meaney

Martin McGuinness

Freddie Highmore

Freddie Highmore

Jack

Toby Stephens

Toby Stephens

Tony Blair

John Hurt

John Hurt

Harry Patterson

Catherine McCormack

Catherine McCormack

Kate Elgar

Ian McElhinney

Ian McElhinney

Rory O'Suaird

Ian Beattie

Ian Beattie

Gerry Adams

Barry Ward

Barry Ward

Ian Paisley, Jr.

Mark Lambert

Mark Lambert

Bertie Ahern

Creative team

Directed by: Nick Hamm
Written by: Colin Bateman
Produced by: Mark Huffam
Piers Tempest

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