poster

1985

R (03/01/1985) (GB)

Crime, Drama,

1h 42m

60

User Score

It wasn't simply love. It was a case of cold-blooded passion.

Overview

Ruth Ellis lives with her ten-year old son Andy next to a night club. One night she meets David Blakely, and they start a love affair. However, for David with his upper-class background, it is impossible to uphold the relationship. He breaks up with her, something which makes Ellis, obsessed by him, very upset.

1985

60

User Score

R (03/01/1985) (GB)

Crime, Drama,

1h 42m

It wasn't simply love. It was a case of cold-blooded passion.

Overview

Ruth Ellis lives with her ten-year old son Andy next to a night club. One night she meets David Blakely, and they start a love affair. However, for David with his upper-class background, it is impossible to uphold the relationship. He breaks up with her, something which makes Ellis, obsessed by him, very upset.

Cast

Rupert Everett

Rupert Everett

David Blakeley

Ian Holm

Ian Holm

Desmond Cussen

Tom Chadbon

Tom Chadbon

Anthony Findlater

Jane Bertish

Jane Bertish

Carole Findlater

David Troughton

David Troughton

Cliff Davis

Paul Mooney

Paul Mooney

Clive Gunnell

Stratford Johns

Stratford Johns

Morrie Conley

Susan Kyd

Susan Kyd

Barbara

Sallie Anne Field

Sallie Anne Field

Claudette (as Sallie-Anne Field)

David Beale

David Beale

Man in Little Club

Tracy-Louise Ward

Tracy-Louise Ward

Girl with David Blakely

Nicholas McArdle

Nicholas McArdle

Landlord (country pub)

Miki Iveria

Miki Iveria

Landlady