Movie Description
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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Corin Campbell-Hill
- Producer : Hilary Salmon
- Writer : Vincent O'Connell
- Editor : Mark Day
- Cast : Paul Popplewell,Leanne Whalley,Cheryl Godber,Nicky Evans,Jensen Marriott,June Watson,Lynda Rooke,Richard Mayes,Ray Ashcroft,David Bradley,Ian Mercer
Cast
Simon
Annie
Marie
Toddy
Gaz
Brenda
Stacy
Tom
DC Harris
Headmaster
Probation Officer
Posters
Facts
Original TitleCriminal
Status Released
Release Information
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1994-06-22
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 16m
Production CompaniesBBC
Genres
- Drama
- Crime
- TV Movie
