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Secret Society
A politically charged mini-series researched and written by Duncan Campbell which saw dramatic Special Branch raids on BBC Scotland. An entire production office was loaded into transit vans and confiscated by the police. + One: 'The Secret Constitution' about secret Cabinet committees that amount to a secret decision making system at the highest levels of power in the United Kingdom. + Two: 'In Time of Crisis' about secret preparations for war that began in 1982 within every NATO country. This programme revealed what Britain would do. + Three: 'A Gap In Our Defences' about bungling defence manufacturers and incompetent military planners who have botched every new radar system that Britain has installed since World War II. + Four: 'We're All Data Now' about the Data Protection Act. + Five: 'Association of Chief Police Officers' and how Government policy and actions are determined in the fields of law and order. + Six: 'Communications' with particular reference to Zircon spy satellites ...
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Plot Summary
A young American architect, recently married and starting a new life in Japan, becomes entangled in a dangerous conspiracy. He discovers that his new wife's family is involved in a powerful and sinister organization with a dark past. As he delves deeper, he uncovers secrets that put his own life and marriage at extreme risk.
Critical Reception
Secret Society received a mixed reception, with critics often noting its ambitious atmosphere and visual style but sometimes criticizing its pacing and convoluted plot. Audiences found it to be a moderately engaging thriller with some suspenseful moments.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its atmospheric tension and stylish direction.
Criticized for a plot that can be difficult to follow.
Seen as an interesting, albeit flawed, entry in the thriller genre.
Google audience: Audience reviews are sparse, but those available indicate appreciation for the film's attempt at suspense and mystery, though many found the story to be overly complex.
Fun Fact
The film was directed by Christopher Coppola, the younger brother of director Francis Ford Coppola and cousin of director Sofia Coppola.
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