Hillsborough(1996)
Hillsborough Synopsis
Drama based on the real life events of April 1989, when ninety-six Liverpool supporters were crushed to death during an F.A. Cup Semi-Final match against Nottingham Forest at Sheffield Wednesday's Hillsborough Stadium. This movie follows three Liverpudlian families before the match, during the tragedy and at the ensuing court battles which tried to decide who was to blame and what went wrong.
Hillsborough (1996) is a drama and tv movie film directed by Charles McDougall, released on September 11, 1996 with a runtime of 1h 41m. It stars Christopher Eccleston, Ricky Tomlinson, Mark Womack and Maurice Roëves. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 22 ratings.
- Director:
- Charles McDougall
- Writers:
- Jimmy McGovern
- Producers:
- Nicola Shindler
- Cinematographer:
- Barry Ackroyd
- Composer:
- Rob Lane
- Production:
- Granada Television
- Status:
- Released
Hillsborough (1996) Trailer
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Hillsborough Cast & Crew
Main cast
Christopher Eccleston
as Trevor Hicks
Ricky Tomlinson
as John Glover
Mark Womack
as Eddie Spearritt
Maurice Roëves
as Chf Supt. Duckenfield
Annabelle Apsion
as Jenni Hicks
Rachel Davies
as Teresa Glover
Stephen Walters
as Ian Glover
Scot Williams
as Joe Glover
Tracey Wilkinson
as Jan Spearritt
- Kevin Knapman
Kevin Knapman
as Adam Spearrit
- Sarah Graham
Sarah Graham
as Sarah Hicks
- Anna Martland
Anna Martland
as Vicki Hicks
Key crew
Directed by Charles McDougall, written by Jimmy McGovern, produced by Nicola Shindler.
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Hillsborough Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 22 ratings.
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Hillsborough – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Hillsborough online?
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Who stars in Hillsborough?
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The main cast of Hillsborough (1996) includes Christopher Eccleston, Ricky Tomlinson, Mark Womack, Maurice Roëves and Annabelle Apsion. The film was directed by Charles McDougall. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Hillsborough released?
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Hillsborough was released on September 11, 1996 and runs for 1h 41m.
Is Hillsborough worth watching?
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Hillsborough (1996) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 22 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Hillsborough?
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