Ian Brady: 50 Years Behind Bars(2016)
Ian Brady: 50 Years Behind Bars Synopsis
As 2015 marks a half a century since the Moors murderer was sentenced to life imprisonment, this documentary examines Ian Brady's 50 years in jail. Among the contributors are prison officers, detectives, relatives of victims, pen pals and inmates who served time with him. They reveal how Brady has shown a psychopathic lack of connection with his crimes. Arrested and charged in 1965, he’s never been considered for parole, nor has he asked to be freed.
Ian Brady: 50 Years Behind Bars (2016) is a documentary film directed by Helen Hill, released on May 3, 2016 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Holly Aird, Ian Brady, John McVicar and Jean Rafferty. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Helen Hill
- Production:
- ITV Studios
- Status:
- Released
Ian Brady: 50 Years Behind Bars Cast & Crew
Main cast
Holly Aird
as Narrator
Ian Brady
- John McVicar
John McVicar
as Ex convict
- Jean Rafferty
Jean Rafferty
as Penpal
- Peter Topping
Peter Topping
as Manchester CID
- Noel 'Razor' Smith
Noel 'Razor' Smith
as Ex convict
- Eric Allsion
Eric Allsion
as Ex convict, penpal
- Christine A. Hart
Christine A. Hart
as Journalist
- Jeremy Cold
Jeremy Cold
as Brady’s Psychiatrist
Key crew
Directed by Helen Hill.
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Ian Brady: 50 Years Behind Bars Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Ian Brady: 50 Years Behind Bars – Frequently Asked Questions
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The main cast of Ian Brady: 50 Years Behind Bars (2016) includes Holly Aird, Ian Brady, John McVicar, Jean Rafferty and Peter Topping. The film was directed by Helen Hill. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
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Ian Brady: 50 Years Behind Bars was released on May 3, 2016 and runs for 1h 30m.
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Ian Brady: 50 Years Behind Bars (2016) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.