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Brendan Smyth: Betrayal of Trust

2011Movie59 min

Drama
53
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6
53
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6

Summary

The true story of the notorious paedophile priest Brendan Smyth, and how one family in Belfast, aided by journalist Chris Moore, uncovered the true extent of the clerical abuse scandal.

Good for

  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults
  • Partner watch

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at
  • You need an uplifting mood

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Cast

4 of 4

Crew

Directed by
Michael McDowell
Written by
Damon Quinn, Michael McDowell, Tim McGarry

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Facts

March 13, 2011 · 59 min · Disturbing Imagery, Suicide Themes

Released
March 13, 2011
Runtime
59 min
Content
Disturbing Imagery, Suicide Themes
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
131 countries
Keywords
based on true story

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Questions about Brendan Smyth: Betrayal of Trust

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Brendan Smyth: Betrayal of Trust worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53 (IMDb 6.6).

Will I feel good after watching Brendan Smyth: Betrayal of Trust?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is Brendan Smyth: Betrayal of Trust plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.