poster

2016

(04/15/2016) (GB)

Documentary,

2h 0m

88

User Score

When a game turned into disaster

Overview

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.

2016

88

User Score

(04/15/2016) (GB)

Documentary,

2h 0m

When a game turned into disaster

Overview

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.

Cast

Chris Cowlin

Chris Cowlin

Rogue Police Officer 2

Tony Evans

Tony Evans

Himself - Liverpool FC Supporter and The Times' Sports Editor

Steve Leighton

Steve Leighton

Phil Scraton

Phil Scraton

Phil Scraton

Himself - author of 'Hillsborough - The Truth'

Patricia Winker

Patricia Winker

Librarian, House of Lords

John Motson

John Motson

Self (archive Voice)

Lord Justice Taylor

Lord Justice Taylor

Self (archive Footage)

Margaret Thatcher

Margaret Thatcher

Self (archive Footage)

Andy Burnham

Andy Burnham

Self (archive Footage)

Jack Straw

Jack Straw

Self (archive Footage)