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Hillsborough

September 11, 1996 1h 41m 7.0/10 (19 votes)

Originally released in 1996. Hillsborough is a drama/tv movie film. directed by Charles McDougall.

Starring Christopher Eccleston, Ricky Tomlinson, and Mark Womack

Synopsis

Drama based on the real life events of April 1989, when ninety-six Liverpool supporters were crushed to death during an F.A. Cup Semi-Final match against Nottingham Forest at Sheffield Wednesday's Hillsborough Stadium. This movie follows three Liverpudlian families before the match, during the tragedy and at the ensuing court battles which tried to decide who was to blame and what went wrong.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 11, 1996 29 years ago
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Runtime 1h 41m 101 minutes total
User Rating 7.0/10 Great (19 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United Kingdom Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Granada Television

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hillsborough about?

Drama based on the real life events of April 1989, when ninety-six Liverpool supporters were crushed to death during an F.A. Cup Semi-Final match against Nottingham Forest at Sheffield Wednesday's ...

Who directed Hillsborough?

Hillsborough was directed by Charles McDougall.

How long is Hillsborough?

Hillsborough has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).

When was Hillsborough released?

Hillsborough was released on September 11, 1996 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Hillsborough?

The main cast of Hillsborough includes Christopher Eccleston, Ricky Tomlinson, Mark Womack, Maurice Roëves, Annabelle Apsion.