Conspiracy of Silence (2003)
- Starring:
- Jonathan Forbes, Jason Barry, (more)
- Director(s):
- John Deery
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- NR
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U.K. filmmaker John Deery makes his writing and directing feature debut with the religious drama Conspiracy of Silence, dealing with the controversial topic of reforming the Catholic Church. At an Irish seminary school, student Daniel McLaughlin (Jonathan Forbes) is caught in a compromising position with fellow male student Noel (Owen McDonnell). He is subsequently kicked out of school and considers marrying his ex-girlfriend Sinead (Catherine Walker). Meanwhile, reporter David Foley (Jason Barry) investigates the suicide of HIV-positive priest Father Sweeney (Patrick Casey). Foley learns that Sweeney was romantically involved with former priest Matthew Francis (John Lynch), but Monsignor Thomas (Fintan McKeown) resorts to unjust tactics in order to cover up the story. Brenda Fricker also appears as Daniel's mother. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 87 mins
Complete Cast:
- Jonathan Forbes - Daniel McLaughlin
- Brenda Fricker - Annie McLaughlin
- John Lynch - Matthew Francis
- Sean McGinley - Rector Eamonn Cahill
- Hugh Quarshie - Father Joseph Ennis
- Catherine Walker - Sinead
- Fintan McKeown - Monsignor Thomas
- Gay Byrne - Himself
- Jason Barry - David Foley
- Hugh Bonneville - Father Jack Dowling
- Jim Norton - Bishop Michael Quinn
- James Ellis - Jim O'Brien
- Catherine Cusack - Mary McLaughlin
- Patrick Casey - Father Sweeney
- Owen McDonnell - Noel Kinahan
- Director(s):
- John Deery
- Writer(s):
- John Deery
- Producer(s):
- Davina Stanley
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- NR(Adult Situations)
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- 2004 - Conspiracy of Silence - National Board of Review - Freedom of Expression Award
