Ian Brady: 50 Years Behind Bars (2016)
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.
Director: Helen Hill
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: May 3, 2016
Cast
- Holly Aird - Narrator
- Ian Brady
- John McVicar - Ex convict
- Jean Rafferty - Penpal
- Peter Topping - Manchester CID
- Noel 'Razor' Smith - Ex convict
- Eric Allsion - Ex convict, penpal
- Christine Hart - Journalist
- Jeremy Cold - Brady’s Psychiatrist
Production: ITV Studios
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
murder
More Films by Director: Helen Hill
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ian Brady: 50 Years Behind Bars about?
- 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.
- Who directed Ian Brady: 50 Years Behind Bars?
- Ian Brady: 50 Years Behind Bars was directed by Helen Hill.
- Who stars in Ian Brady: 50 Years Behind Bars?
- Ian Brady: 50 Years Behind Bars stars Holly Aird, Ian Brady, John McVicar, Jean Rafferty, Peter Topping, Noel 'Razor' Smith.
- How long is Ian Brady: 50 Years Behind Bars?
- Ian Brady: 50 Years Behind Bars has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Ian Brady: 50 Years Behind Bars?
- Ian Brady: 50 Years Behind Bars is a Documentary film.
- Where was Ian Brady: 50 Years Behind Bars produced?
- Ian Brady: 50 Years Behind Bars was produced in United Kingdom.