The Government Inspector

2005 1h 49m EN

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★8.0TMDB · 1★7.5IMDB · 202

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Synopsis

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The Government Inspector is a 2005 television drama based on the life of Dr. David Kelly and the lead-up to the Iraq War in the United Kingdom.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Mark Rylance
Dr. David Kelly
Jonathan Cake
Alastair Campbell
Emma Fielding
Susan Watts
Daniel Ryan
Andrew Gilligan
Geraldine Alexander
Janice Kelly
Georgina Rylance
Rachel Kelly
James Larkin
Tony Blair
Julian Wadham
Jonathan Powell

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Peter Kosminsky
Writers: Peter Kosminsky
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom, France

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ERA

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Released 21 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: United Kingdom, France.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Peter Kosminsky, shot by David Higgs. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Jocelyn Pook. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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CAST

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Mark Rylance and Jonathan Cake and Emma Fielding carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0449030 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Peter Kosminsky directs. David Higgs behind the camera. Jocelyn Pook scores. Produced in United Kingdom, France. Dialogue in English.

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1Released 21 years ago.
2International production across 2 countries: United Kingdom, France.
3Directed by Peter Kosminsky, shot by David Higgs. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Jocelyn Pook. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Mark Rylance and Jonathan Cake and Emma Fielding carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0449030 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.