The Trick
Released 5 years ago in 2021. The Trick is a drama/thriller film. directed by Pip Broughton. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jason Watkins, Victoria Hamilton, and George MacKay
Synopsis
The Trick tells the story of world-renowned Professor Philip Jones; Director of Climate Research at the University of East Anglia, who back in 2009 found himself at the eye of an international media storm and the victim of cyberterrorism. With time running out against an unseen enemy, The Trick looks at the potentially devastating consequences to humanity from climate change denial; how a media storm undermined public confidence in the science and how the concept of ‘truth’ took a back seat causing us to lose a decade of action.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 18, 2021
4 years ago
Runtime
1h 29m
89 minutes total
User Rating
4.7/10
Mixed (9 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Jason Watkins
as Phil Jones
Victoria Hamilton
as Ruth Jones
George MacKay
as Sam Bowen
Jerome Flynn
as Neil Wallis
David Calder
as Sir David King
Adrian Edmondson
as Edward Acton
Pooky Quesnel
as Stella Acton
Rhashan Stone
as Gareth Ellmann
Justin Salinger
as DSI Julian Gregory
Andrew Dunn
as Graham Stringer
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- BBC
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Trick about?
The Trick tells the story of world-renowned Professor Philip Jones; Director of Climate Research at the University of East Anglia, who back in 2009 found himself at the eye of an international medi...
Who directed The Trick?
The Trick was directed by Pip Broughton.
How long is The Trick?
The Trick has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
When was The Trick released?
The Trick was released on October 18, 2021 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Trick?
The main cast of The Trick includes Jason Watkins, Victoria Hamilton, George MacKay, Jerome Flynn, David Calder.