This chilling true story profiles career conman, Robert Freegard (James Norton, Nowhere Special BFF21), a master manipulator who convinced countless victims he was undercover MI5 agent in order to extort and kidnap them. At large for many years, the tables turn when he meets Alice Archer (Gemma Arterton, Summerland BFF20) the woman who would end his career. Norton and Arterton are magnetic in the central roles showcasing an intriguing tale of lies, loyalty, fear and hope.
Directed by Adam Patterson and Declan Lawn, creators of the BBC drama The Salisbury Poisonings, this thrilling battle of the minds dissects the years of Freegard’s cunning manipulation, along with the investigation and high-stakes manhunt that resulted in his capture whilst also saving the life of his final victim. Delivered with procedural precision, fans of the true crime genre will find this haunting tale deeply engaging and utterly fascinating.
"The true-crime tale, anchored by Norton and Arterton, is both classy and chilling on the windy road to the fiend’s comeuppance."
- AARP
Wednesday 19th October
115 min
CTC
Gemma Arterton, James Norton, Matthew Douglas
Declan Lawn, Adam Patterson
Film Festival
English
Palace Raine Square
