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Killing Me Softly
Killing Me Softly
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  2. Killing Me Softly

Killing Me Softly

1996
1h 27m
TV Movie
Crime
Drama

Status

Released

Release

1996

Runtime

1h 27m

Where to Watch

Available options inUS

Provider type

Streaming

2
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Ads

1
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Storyline

Sara Thornton was sentenced to life imprisonment after being convicted of the 1989 murder of her violent and alcoholic husband. Thornton never denied the killing, but claimed it had been an accident during an argument.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 27m
Jul 7, 1996
Director
Stephen Whittaker
Stephen Whittaker
Production
BBC
BBC
Production Countries
United Kingdom

Top Cast

8 Cast Members

Maggie O'Neill

Maggie O'Neill

Sara Thornton

Julian Kerridge

Martin Thornton

Annabelle Apsion

Annabelle Apsion

Billi

Lloyd McGuire

Solicitor

Antony Carrick

Antony Carrick

Defense QC

Julian Fellowes

Julian Fellowes

Prosecution QC

Peter Howitt

Peter Howitt

Malcolm Thornton

John Kirk

John

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