Criminal (1994)
1h 16m
Running Time
June 22, 1994Release Date
Criminal (1994)
1h 16m
Running Time
June 22, 1994Release Date
Network & Production Companies

Plot.
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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Cast & Crew.

Paul Popplewell
Simon

Leanne Whalley
Annie

Cheryl Godber
Marie

Nicky Evans
Toddy

Jensen Marriott
Gaz

June Watson
Brenda

David Ayres
Dunk

Lynda Rooke
Stacy

Richard Mayes
Tom

Ray Ashcroft
DC Harris

David Bradley
Headmaster

Malcolm Tomlinson
Geoff

Andrew Barrow
Tony

Ian Mercer
Probation Officer

Mark Day
Editor

Hilary Salmon
Producer

David Odd
Director of Photography

Orlando Gough
Original Music Composer

Corin Campbell-Hill
Director

Anna Price
Script Editor

Hazel Pethig
Costume Designer

Vincent O'Connell
Writer

Francesca Boyd
Production Design

Elaine Smith
Makeup Designer
Details.
This Movie Is About.
suicide
teen suicide
criminal justice
screen two