The Boys Who Killed Jamie Bulger (2001)
This powerful and disturbing documentary covers the outcry approaching the release of Robert Thompson and Jon Venables, the two 10 year old boys who killed 2 year-old James Bulger in 1993. Re-telling the tragedy, the film presents the protests against their release from an institution, delves into the backgrounds of the killers, their terrible violent act and the impact it caused in UK. It also explores claims that their punishment has been a sham, as reporter Deborah Davies investigates how inmates at secure units are treated and interviews experts to learn whether eight years has been sufficient time to successfully rehabilitate the pair.
Director: Gerry Troyna
Genre: Documentary, Crime
Runtime: 49 min
Release Date: June 12, 2001
Cast
- Deborah Davies - Self (Reporter)
- Denise Bulger - Self (archive)
- Pete Price - Self (Radio DJ)
- Phil Roberts - Self (Merseyside Police)
Screenplay
Music: Mia Soteriou
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
child murder, liverpool, england, child-on-child murder
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Boys Who Killed Jamie Bulger about?
- This powerful and disturbing documentary covers the outcry approaching the release of Robert Thompson and Jon Venables, the two 10 year old boys who killed 2 year-old James Bulger in 1993. Re-telling the tragedy, the film presents the protests against their release from an institution, delves into the backgrounds of the killers, their terrible violent act and the impact it caused in UK. It also explores claims that their punishment has been a sham, as reporter Deborah Davies investigates how inmates at secure units are treated and interviews experts to learn whether eight years has been sufficient time to successfully rehabilitate the pair.
- Who directed The Boys Who Killed Jamie Bulger?
- The Boys Who Killed Jamie Bulger was directed by Gerry Troyna.
- Who stars in The Boys Who Killed Jamie Bulger?
- The Boys Who Killed Jamie Bulger stars Deborah Davies, Denise Bulger, Pete Price, Phil Roberts.
- How long is The Boys Who Killed Jamie Bulger?
- The Boys Who Killed Jamie Bulger has a runtime of 49m (49 minutes).
- What genre is The Boys Who Killed Jamie Bulger?
- The Boys Who Killed Jamie Bulger is a Documentary, Crime film.
- Where was The Boys Who Killed Jamie Bulger produced?
- The Boys Who Killed Jamie Bulger was produced in United Kingdom.