Red Riding: The Year of Our Lord 1974 (2009)
An epic tale of murder, corruption and obsession.
Yorkshire, 1974. Fear, mistrust and institutionalised police corruption are running riot. Rookie journalist Eddie Dunford is determined to search for the truth in an increasingly complex maze of lies and deceit surrounding the police investigation into a series of child abductions. When young Clare Kemplay goes missing, Eddie and his colleague, Barry, persuade their editor to let them investigate links with two similar abductions that draw them into a deadly world of secrecy, intimidation, shocking revelations and police brutality.
Cast
- Andrew Garfield - Eddie Dunford
- Warren Clarke - Bill Molloy
- Sean Bean - John Dawson
- David Morrissey - Maurice Jobson
- John Henshaw - Bill Hadley
- Anthony Flanagan - Barry Gannon
- Jennifer Hennessy - Mrs Kemplay
- Mary Jo Randle - Eddie's Mum
- Rita May - Aunty Win
- Rachel Jane Allen - Susan Dunford
Screenplay
- Tony Grisoni
- David Peace (Novel)
Themes
Serial Murder Clue Hunt, Copycat Serial Killer and the Puzzle, Serial Killers and Dark Minds, Corruption in the Police Force, Organized Crime and Deadly Betrayal
Keywords
journalist, police brutality, northern england, based on novel or book, 1970s, yorkshire, murder, serial killer, police corruption, missing child
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Red Riding: The Year of Our Lord 1974 about?
- Yorkshire, 1974. Fear, mistrust and institutionalised police corruption are running riot. Rookie journalist Eddie Dunford is determined to search for the truth in an increasingly complex maze of lies and deceit surrounding the police investigation into a series of child abductions. When young Clare Kemplay goes missing, Eddie and his colleague, Barry, persuade their editor to let them investigate links with two similar abductions that draw them into a deadly world of secrecy, intimidation, shocking revelations and police brutality.
- Who directed Red Riding: The Year of Our Lord 1974?
- Red Riding: The Year of Our Lord 1974 was directed by Julian Jarrold.
- Who stars in Red Riding: The Year of Our Lord 1974?
- Red Riding: The Year of Our Lord 1974 stars Andrew Garfield, Warren Clarke, Sean Bean, David Morrissey, John Henshaw, Anthony Flanagan.
- How long is Red Riding: The Year of Our Lord 1974?
- Red Riding: The Year of Our Lord 1974 has a runtime of 1h 46m (106 minutes).
- What genre is Red Riding: The Year of Our Lord 1974?
- Red Riding: The Year of Our Lord 1974 is a Thriller, Mystery, Crime, Drama, TV Movie film.
- What is the budget of Red Riding: The Year of Our Lord 1974?
- Red Riding: The Year of Our Lord 1974 had a budget of $9M.
- Where was Red Riding: The Year of Our Lord 1974 produced?
- Red Riding: The Year of Our Lord 1974 was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of Red Riding: The Year of Our Lord 1974?
- The themes of Red Riding: The Year of Our Lord 1974 include: Serial Murder Clue Hunt, Copycat Serial Killer and the Puzzle, Serial Killers and Dark Minds, Corruption in the Police Force, Organized Crime and Deadly Betrayal.