Hillsborough (2016)
When a game turned into disaster
A look at the April 15, 1989 tragedy at Hillsborough Stadium in Sheffield, England, where a stampede in the stadium's standing-room-only areas killed 96 people and injured 766. The film also examines the ongoing efforts of victims' families to seek truth and justice, as well as tangible effects on English football, including stadium upgrades and the emergence of the English Premier League.
Director: Daniel Gordon
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 120 min
Release Date: April 15, 2016
Cast
- Margaret Aspinall - Herself
- Chris Cowlin - Rogue Police Officer 2
- Douglas Earl - Himself
- Tony Evans - Himself - Liverpool FC Supporter and The Times' Sports Editor
- Steve Leighton - Phil Scraton
- Doreen Jones - Herself
- Phil Scraton - Himself - author of 'Hillsborough - The Truth'
- Tony Searle - Himself
- Stephen Titterton - Himself
- Bob Westerdale - Himself
Music: Tim Atack
Cinematography: Nick Bennett
Editing: Andy R. Worboys, Andy Worboys
Production: ESPN Films, VeryMuchSo Productions, Passion Pictures, ESPN
Country: United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
cover-up, football (soccer), violent death, police raid, premier league
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Hillsborough about?
- A look at the April 15, 1989 tragedy at Hillsborough Stadium in Sheffield, England, where a stampede in the stadium's standing-room-only areas killed 96 people and injured 766. The film also examines the ongoing efforts of victims' families to seek truth and justice, as well as tangible effects on English football, including stadium upgrades and the emergence of the English Premier League.
- Who directed Hillsborough?
- Hillsborough was directed by Daniel Gordon.
- Who stars in Hillsborough?
- Hillsborough stars Margaret Aspinall, Chris Cowlin, Douglas Earl, Tony Evans, Steve Leighton, Doreen Jones.
- How long is Hillsborough?
- Hillsborough has a runtime of 2h 0m (120 minutes).
- What genre is Hillsborough?
- Hillsborough is a Documentary film.
- Where was Hillsborough produced?
- Hillsborough was produced in United Kingdom, United States of America.