Movie: Counsel

Top 10 Billed Cast

Valene Kane
Valene Kane

Olivia Harley

Declan Conlon
Declan Conlon

Sir Malcolm Hayes

Adam Gillian
Adam Gillian

Gareth Fleming

Joanne Crawford
Joanne Crawford

Kaye Reynolds

Patrick Fitzsymons
Patrick Fitzsymons

Mr. Richards

Chris Robinson
Chris Robinson

Gavin Simms

Niall Cusack
Niall Cusack

Judge Gerry

Ruby Campbell
Ruby Campbell

Ciara Connolly

Mark Asante
Mark Asante

Mr McAuley

Aideen Hand
Aideen Hand

BBC Reporter

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