Criminal
Originally released in 1994. Criminal is a drama/crime film. directed by Corin Campbell-Hill. At just 76 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Paul Popplewell, Leanne Whalley, and Cheryl Godber
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 22, 1994
31 years ago
Runtime
1h 16m
76 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- BBC
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Criminal about?
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 pr...
Who directed Criminal?
Criminal was directed by Corin Campbell-Hill.
How long is Criminal?
Criminal has a runtime of 1 hours and 16 minutes (76 minutes total).
When was Criminal released?
Criminal was released on June 22, 1994 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Criminal?
The main cast of Criminal includes Paul Popplewell, Leanne Whalley, Cheryl Godber, Nicky Evans, Jensen Marriott.