Criminal (1994)
Overview
Simon Willerton's suicide in 1990 brought to six the number of young prisoners who hanged themselves in British prisons in just over six months, prompting public debate over conditions in remand prisons like Armley where overcrowding was so severe that no new inmates could be admitted. Simon faced a burglary charge over the theft of a hot-water bottle from an unoccupied flat. Less a hardened criminal than an immature, gawky teenager who never fitted in, Simon and his tragic death inspired this teleplay.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.2539 |
Directed By
Corin Campbell-Hill
Crew
Orlando Gough
Mark Day
David Odd
Hilary Salmon
Corin Campbell-Hill
Vincent O'Connell
Anna Price
Elaine Smith
Hazel Pethig
Francesca Boyd
TOP CAST
Paul Popplewell
Simon
Leanne Whalley
Annie
Cheryl Godber
Marie
Nicky Evans
Toddy
Jensen Marriott
Gaz
June Watson
Brenda
Lynda Rooke
Stacy
Richard Mayes
Tom
Ray Ashcroft
DC Harris
David Bradley
Headmaster
Ian Mercer
Probation Officer
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