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Cast
Marianne Jean-Baptiste
as Doreen Lawrence
Hugh Quarshie
as Neville Lawrence
Leon Black
as Stephen Lawrence
Ashley Walters
as Stuart Lawrence
Millicent Gezi
as Georgina Lawrence
Joseph Kpobie
as Duwayne Brooks
Brian Bovell
as Uncle
Jo Martin
as Cheryl Stoley
Michael Feast
as DCS Ilsley
Kenneth Cranham
as Michael Mansfield QC
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1999
Runtime1h 43m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, TV Movie
Votes4
DirectorPaul Greengrass
WritersPaul Greengrass
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.8 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Murder of Stephen Lawrence
About The Murder of Stephen Lawrence
Stephen Lawrence was a black London teenager murdered by white racists in 1993. His parents fought to have the crime properly investigated, culminating in a judicial enquiry into the event itself and also the inadequacies of the ensuing investigation by the London Metropolitan Police.
Directed by Paul Greengrass, The Murder of Stephen Lawrence leans on a strong ensemble — Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Hugh Quarshie, Leon Black — 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 drama titles of 1999.
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