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The Secret Peacemaker
The Secret Peacemaker

The Secret Peacemaker

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DramaDocumentary

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The story of Father Alec Reid’s complex and controversial peace plan to bring an end to violence in Northern Ireland, which eventually led to the historic Good Friday Agreement.

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Budget

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

81 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

09 April 2023

Country

Ireland

Cast

Marty Rea

Marty Rea

Father Alec Reid

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