Salting the Battlefield

Overview

David Hare wraps up his trilogy featuring MI5 maverick Johnny Worricker in a tense exploration of authority and hidden agendas. As Johnny and Margot Tyrell flee across Europe, they feel the pressure mounting. Realizing that evasion won't solve his troubles, Johnny resolves to return to Britain and face Prime Minister Alec Beasley. With the stakes higher than ever, the film delves into themes of accountability and the murky world of espionage, culminating in a gripping showdown that tests loyalties and reveals unsettling truths about those in power.