Effectively and respectively, they make up the nose, mouth, ears, fingers, and eyes of the government, with Sutler sitting at the brain. Included are Inspector Eric Finch ( Stephen Rea) of the police, Roger Dascomb ( Ben Miles) of television broadcasting, Brian Etheridge ( Eddie Marsan) of the auditory surveillance system, Peter Creedy ( Tim Pigott-Smith) of the secret police, and Conrad Heyer ( Guy Henry) of the CCTV. Following the explosion, a congregation of Norsefire's elite meets in a secret conference with Adam Sutler, his face projected on a large screen. V laughs hysterically while Evey can only watch in horror. At the moment of crescendo, The Old Bailey explodes in a brilliant display. As Big Ben tolls midnight, the fifth of November, V recites the centuries-old adage before conducting the finale to Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture which plays over the loudspeakers throughout the streets of London. There, they have a clear view of The Old Bailey and V explains that he's there to commemorate a special day in history, one he intends to use as a symbol against the tyranny that has replaced Lady Justice with a false idol. Showing a penchant for theatrics with an impressive play on words, he invites Evey to accompany him to a nearby rooftop to watch a performance of his. The cloaked figure in black appears in the alley, wearing a Fawkes mask and hat, and quickly dispatches the Fingermen before introducing himself to Evey as 'V' ( Hugo Weaving). She pleads for mercy before the men grab hold of her with the intent to rape her. When they become physical she pulls out a can of mace but they then reveal themselves to be members of the Norsefire secret police 'Fingermen', and threaten Evey with sedition. As she walks into an alley, she is stopped by a few men who scold her for being out past curfew. Evey shuts off the program and heads out the door. Disease, violence and war (blamed primarily on the 'former' United States), and the fear and resentment of particular groups within the country including homosexuals, Muslims, and immigrants fueled the dramatic change and put the current leader, Chancellor Adam Sutler ( John Hurt), in command. Prothero reveals that the government is based around religion and faith, reciting the mantra 'Strength through unity. A mysterious figure dressed in black mirrors Evey's actions as he too watches the program from his own home. In the near future, in Great Britain, a young woman named Evey Hammond ( Natalie Portman) is shown preparing to go out for the night while she watches a TV program hosted by Lewis Prothero ( Roger Allam), the proclaimed 'Voice of London' and a firm supporter of the fascist Norsefire Party that has replaced the old government. Guy Fawkes is captured and executed for his attempt to blow up Parliament, a plan he hoped would restore Catholic rule to a Protestant throne. I know of no reason why the Gunpowder Treason should ever be forgot." The film opens with a recitation of these words as a flashback sequence brings us to early 1600's England. "Remember, remember the fifth of November, the Gunpowder Treason and Plot.The synopsis below may give away important plot points.
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