Page Eight (2011)
"Page Eight" is a British political thriller film directed by David Hare. The story follows Johnny Worricker, an MI5 officer, who discovers a potentially explosive report that implicates the Prime Minister in secret overseas prisons and torture. Worricker becomes involved with his neighbor, Nancy, a political activist, and uncovers a politicized intelligence operation. In exchange for his silence, Worricker strikes a deal with MI5 officer Jill Tankard to leak information to the BBC. The film is part of "The Worricker Trilogy," which includes two follow-up films. The cast includes Bill Nighy, Rachel Weisz, Michael Gambon, Ralph Fiennes, and Judy Davis.
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