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Hillsborough

2016

120 minutes

Documentary

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.

Top Cast

Margaret Aspinall headshot

Margaret Aspinall

Herself

Chris Cowlin headshot

Chris Cowlin

Rogue Police Officer 2

Douglas Earl headshot

Douglas Earl

Himself

Tony Evans headshot

Tony Evans

Himself - Liverpool FC Supporter and The Times' Sports Editor

Steve Leighton headshot

Steve Leighton

Phil Scraton

Doreen Jones headshot

Doreen Jones

Herself

Phil Scraton headshot

Phil Scraton

Himself - author of 'Hillsborough - The Truth'

Tony Searle headshot

Tony Searle

Himself

Stephen Titterton headshot

Stephen Titterton

Himself

Bob Westerdale headshot

Bob Westerdale

Himself

Patricia Winker headshot

Patricia Winker

Librarian, House of Lords

Eric Campbell headshot

Eric Campbell

PC Frost

John Motson headshot

John Motson

Self (archive Voice)

Lord Justice Taylor headshot

Lord Justice Taylor

Self (archive Footage)

Margaret Thatcher headshot

Margaret Thatcher

Self (archive Footage)

Andy Burnham headshot

Andy Burnham

Self (archive Footage)

Jack Straw headshot

Jack Straw

Self (archive Footage)