9.0Criminal · 1994
Criminal (1994) is a Drama / Crime / TV Movie film directed by Corin Campbell-Hill, starring Paul Popplewell, Leanne Whalley, Cheryl Godber.
DramaCrimeTV Movie
9.0Overview
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.
Cast
Paul Popplewell, Leanne Whalley, Cheryl Godber, Nicky Evans, Jensen Marriott, June Watson, Lynda Rooke, Richard Mayes
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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 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 in 1994.
Who stars in "Criminal"?
The cast includes Paul Popplewell, Leanne Whalley, Cheryl Godber, Nicky Evans.
