Criminal (1994)
Simon Willerton's suicide in 1990 brought to six the number of young prisoners who hanged themselves in British prisons in just over six months, prompting public debate over conditions in remand prisons like Armley where overcrowding was so severe that no new inmates could be admitted. Simon faced a burglary charge over the theft of a hot-water bottle from an unoccupied flat. Less a hardened criminal than an immature, gawky teenager who never fitted in, Simon and his tragic death inspired this teleplay.
Director: Corin Campbell-Hill
Genre: Drama, Crime, TV Movie
Runtime: 76 min
Release Date: June 22, 1994
Cast
- Paul Popplewell - Simon
- Leanne Whalley - Annie
- Cheryl Godber - Marie
- Nicky Evans - Toddy
- Jensen Marriott - Gaz
- June Watson - Brenda
- Lynda Rooke - Stacy
- Richard Mayes - Tom
- Ray Ashcroft - DC Harris
- David Bradley - Headmaster
Screenplay
- Anna Price (Script Editor)
- Vincent O'Connell
Music: Orlando Gough
Cinematography: David Odd
Editing: Mark Day
Production: BBC
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Suicidal Thoughts and Despair
Keywords
suicide, teen suicide, criminal justice, screen two
More Films by Director: Corin Campbell-Hill
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Criminal about?
- Simon Willerton's suicide in 1990 brought to six the number of young prisoners who hanged themselves in British prisons in just over six months, prompting public debate over conditions in remand prisons like Armley where overcrowding was so severe that no new inmates could be admitted. Simon faced a burglary charge over the theft of a hot-water bottle from an unoccupied flat. Less a hardened criminal than an immature, gawky teenager who never fitted in, Simon and his tragic death inspired this teleplay.
- Who directed Criminal?
- Criminal was directed by Corin Campbell-Hill.
- Who stars in Criminal?
- Criminal stars Paul Popplewell, Leanne Whalley, Cheryl Godber, Nicky Evans, Jensen Marriott, June Watson.
- How long is Criminal?
- Criminal has a runtime of 1h 16m (76 minutes).
- What genre is Criminal?
- Criminal is a Drama, Crime, TV Movie film.
- Where was Criminal produced?
- Criminal was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of Criminal?
- The themes of Criminal include: Suicidal Thoughts and Despair.