When the reclusive Stephen Ezard (Cumberbatch) returns to London for the funeral of his brother Michael (Beesley) he feels like a stranger in his own country. National security fears have transformed Britain into a security state where ID cards are compulsory and armed police patrol the streets. He is startled to discover that Michael had a beautiful wife Yasim (Marinca) and seeks comfort in her arms. But Yasim is on a mission of her own. Terrified of losing her Stephen agrees to support a secretive government project - but his actions trigger a spiral of deadly... events. Kidnapped by a violent man seduced by an old lover with friends in high places and followed at every turn Stephen doesn't know who he can trust. When he tries to uncover the truth behind his brother's death he discovers that his civil liberties have been so seriously eroded that his investigation makes him an enemy of the state. The Last Enemy is a compelling thriller |set in the future; a future that is a lot closer than you may think. [show more]
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Please note this is a region 2 DVD and will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play. When the reclusive Stephen Ezard (Cumberbatch) returns to London for the funeral of his brother Michael (Beesley), he feels like a stranger in his own country. National security fears have transformed Britain into a security state where ID cards are compulsory and armed police patrol the streets. He is startled to discover that Michael had a beautiful wife, Yasim (Marinca), and seeks comfort in her arms. But Yasim is on a mission of her own. Terrified of losing her, Stephen agrees to support a secretive government project - but his actions trigger a spiral of deadly events. Kidnapped by a violent man, seduced by an old lover with friends in high places and followed at every turn, Stephen doesn't know who he can trust. When he tries to uncover the truth behind his brother's death he discovers that his civil liberties have been so seriously eroded that his investigation makes him an enemy of the state. The Last Enemy is a compelling thriller set in the future; a future that is a lot closer than you may think. Actors Robert Carlyle, Benedict Cumberbatch, Max Beesley, Anamaria Marinca, Eva Birthistle, Geraldine James, David Harewood, Christopher Fulford & David Calder Director Iain B Macdonald Certificate 15 years and over Year 2008 Screen Widescreen 1.78:1 Languages English - Dolby Digital (2.0) Subtitles None Listed Duration 5 hours and 9 minutes (approx)
BBC thriller about a man whose search for the truth about his brother's death catapults him into an international conspiracy, and a passionate love affair. When the reclusive Stephen Ezard (Benedict Cumberbatch) returns to London for the funeral of his brother Michael (Max Beesley), an aid worker killed by a landmine, he feels like a stranger in his own country. Britain has been transformed into a security state after a major terrorist attack, ID cards are strictly enforced and every citizen's movement is watched so the government can catch the terrorists before they strike again. After four years abroad, Stephen is confused and vulnerable and doesn't know who he can trust. A pawn in a mysterious conspiracy, he discovers to his cost just how far the country will go to protect its people.
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