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Criminal

Criminal

Status

Released

Release

1994

Runtime

1h 16m

Storyline

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.

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Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 16m
Jun 22, 1994
Languages
English
Production
Production Countries
United Kingdom

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