Criminal
1994 | 76m | English
Popularity: 0.9 (history)
| Director: | Corin Campbell-Hill |
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| Writer: | Vincent O'Connell |
| Staring: |
| 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. | |
| Release Date: | Jun 22, 1994 |
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| Director: | Corin Campbell-Hill |
| Writer: | Vincent O'Connell |
| Genres: | Drama, Crime, TV Movie |
| Keywords | suicide, teen suicide, criminal justice, screen two |
| Production Companies | BBC |
| Box Office |
Revenue: $0
Budget: $0 |
| Updates |
Updated: Aug 10, 2025 (Update) Entered: Apr 27, 2024 |
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Name | Job |
|---|---|
| Corin Campbell-Hill | Director |
| Orlando Gough | Original Music Composer |
| David Odd | Director of Photography |
| Mark Day | Editor |
| Elaine Smith | Makeup Designer |
| Hazel Pethig | Costume Designer |
| Francesca Boyd | Production Design |
| Anna Price | Script Editor |
| Vincent O'Connell | Writer |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Hilary Salmon | Producer |
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