Criminal(1994)
Criminal 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.
Criminal (1994) is a drama, crime and tv movie film directed by Corin Campbell-Hill, released on June 22, 1994 with a runtime of 1h 16m. It stars Paul Popplewell, Leanne Whalley, Cheryl Godber and Nicky Evans. Viewers rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Corin Campbell-Hill
- Writers:
- Anna Price, Vincent O'Connell
- Producers:
- Hilary Salmon
- Cinematographer:
- David Odd
- Composer:
- Orlando Gough
- Production:
- BBC
- Status:
- Released
Criminal Cast & Crew
Main cast
Paul Popplewell
as Simon
- Leanne Whalley
Leanne Whalley
as Annie
- Cheryl Godber
Cheryl Godber
as Marie
Nicky Evans
as Toddy
- Jensen Marriott
Jensen Marriott
as Gaz
June Watson
as Brenda
- Lynda Rooke
Lynda Rooke
as Stacy
- Richard Mayes
Richard Mayes
as Tom
- Ray Ashcroft
Ray Ashcroft
as DC Harris
David Bradley
as Headmaster
Ian Mercer
as Probation Officer
Key crew
Directed by Corin Campbell-Hill, written by Anna Price and Vincent O'Connell, produced by Hilary Salmon.
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Criminal Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 9.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Criminal – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Criminal?
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The main cast of Criminal (1994) includes Paul Popplewell, Leanne Whalley, Cheryl Godber, Nicky Evans and Jensen Marriott. The film was directed by Corin Campbell-Hill. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Criminal released?
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Criminal was released on June 22, 1994 and runs for 1h 16m.
Is Criminal worth watching?
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Criminal (1994) holds an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, crime and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.