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Cast
Margaret Aspinall
as Herself
Chris Cowlin
as Rogue Police Officer 2
Douglas Earl
as Himself
Tony Evans
as Himself - Liverpool FC Supporter and The Times' Sports Editor
Steve Leighton
as Phil Scraton
Doreen Jones
as Herself
Phil Scraton
as Himself - author of 'Hillsborough - The Truth'
Tony Searle
as Himself
Stephen Titterton
as Himself
Bob Westerdale
as Himself
Movie Info & Details
Release Year2016
Runtime2h 00m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDocumentary
Votes15
DirectorDaniel Gordon
WritersDaniel Gordon
TypeFeature Film
Rating8.8 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsHillsborough
About Hillsborough
A look at the April 15, 1989 tragedy at Hillsborough Stadium in Sheffield, England, where a stampede in the stadium's standing-room-only areas killed 96 people and injured 766. The film also examines the ongoing efforts of victims' families to seek truth and justice, as well as tangible effects on English football, including stadium upgrades and the emergence of the English Premier League.
Directed by Daniel Gordon, Hillsborough leans on a strong ensemble — Margaret Aspinall, Chris Cowlin, Douglas Earl — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 2016.
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