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Criminal

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1994-06-22
1h 16m
English
Released
BBC

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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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About Criminal

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. Running 76 minutes.

Criminal Cast and Characters

The cast features Paul Popplewell (as Simon), Leanne Whalley (as Annie), Cheryl Godber (as Marie), Nicky Evans (as Toddy), and Jensen Marriott (as Gaz). Their performances are a major reason Criminal has built such a passionate audience.

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There's a reason Criminal keeps showing up on "must-watch" lists. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts and tight pacing that earns its twists. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.

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How long is Criminal?

Criminal runs for 76 minutes (about 1.3 hour).

Is Criminal good? What's the rating?

Criminal holds a 9.0/10 rating based on 1 reviews — genuinely excellent.

Who is in the cast of Criminal?

The main cast includes Paul Popplewell, Leanne Whalley, Cheryl Godber, and Nicky Evans, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

Is Criminal available in English?

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When was Criminal released?

Criminal was released in 1994.

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What is Criminal about?

Criminal is a Drama/Crime English-language film. 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.

When was Criminal released?

Criminal was released on June 22, 1994. It has a runtime of 1h 16m. The film was produced by BBC.

Who stars in Criminal?

Criminal stars Paul Popplewell, Leanne Whalley, Cheryl Godber and Nicky Evans. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.

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