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In 1930s London, a powerful theatre critic, threatened by the new owner of the newspaper where he works, enlists a young actress to help him prevent his boss from firing him.

Academy Award Nominee Sir Ian McKellen stars as the powerful London theatre critic who lures the struggling actress into a blackmail scheme with deadly consequences.

A suspenseful thriller co-starring Gemma Arterton (Quantum of Solace), Mark Strong (Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy) and Lesley Manville (Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris).

1 hr 41 mins. Period Drama / Crime Thriller / Mystery. Cert 15