
Criminal (1994)
NR
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Jun 22, 1994 (GB)
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Drama, Crime, TV Movie
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01:16
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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Paul Popplewell
Simon

Leanne Whalley
Annie

Cheryl Godber
Marie

Nicky Evans
Toddy

Jensen Marriott
Gaz

June Watson
Brenda

Lynda Rooke
Stacy

Richard Mayes
Tom

Ray Ashcroft
DC Harris

David Bradley
Headmaster