Gnade für Timothy Evans (1969)
The case of Timothy Evans was the first major post-war miscarriage of justice to capture public attention. Of low intelligence, Evans was damned by his own, false confession that he had murdered his wife and daughter. The trial and rightful conviction of John Christie for one of these murders three years later, did not, however, bring about a pardon for Evans. Despite having four alibi witnesses, the 28-year-sailor, who was described by his own defence lawyer as a "semi-civilised savage", was convicted and executed within six months of the murder. Three years after Mr Evans was hanged, John Christie, a neighbour in the house at 10 Rillington Place, confessed to strangling eight female victims - including Beryl and her baby daughter. He too was executed. It was to be many years before the judiciary and the government were to finally allow the late Timothy Evans a pardon.
Cast
- Josef Fröhlich - Timothy Evans
- Friedrich G. Beckhaus - John Christie
- Hans Peter Korff - Curtis-Bennet
- Friedrich Schütter - Wachtmeister Evans
- Andrea Grosske - Lady
- Dorit Amann - Beryl Evans
- Rudolf Möller - Finemore
- Conny Palme - Williams
- Wolfram Schaerf - Generalstaatsanwalt
- Ernst G. Schiffner - Lewis
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Gnade für Timothy Evans about?
- The case of Timothy Evans was the first major post-war miscarriage of justice to capture public attention. Of low intelligence, Evans was damned by his own, false confession that he had murdered his wife and daughter. The trial and rightful conviction of John Christie for one of these murders three years later, did not, however, bring about a pardon for Evans. Despite having four alibi witnesses, the 28-year-sailor, who was described by his own defence lawyer as a "semi-civilised savage", was convicted and executed within six months of the murder. Three years after Mr Evans was hanged, John Christie, a neighbour in the house at 10 Rillington Place, confessed to strangling eight female victims - including Beryl and her baby daughter. He too was executed. It was to be many years before the judiciary and the government were to finally allow the late Timothy Evans a pardon.
- Who directed Gnade für Timothy Evans?
- Gnade für Timothy Evans was directed by Korbinian Köberle.
- Who stars in Gnade für Timothy Evans?
- Gnade für Timothy Evans stars Josef Fröhlich, Friedrich G. Beckhaus, Hans Peter Korff, Friedrich Schütter, Andrea Grosske, Dorit Amann.
- How long is Gnade für Timothy Evans?
- Gnade für Timothy Evans has a runtime of 1h 22m (82 minutes).
- What genre is Gnade für Timothy Evans?
- Gnade für Timothy Evans is a Crime, TV Movie film.
- Where was Gnade für Timothy Evans produced?
- Gnade für Timothy Evans was produced in Germany.