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Ian Brady: 50 Years Behind Bars

★ 6.0(1)20161h 30m

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Director: Helen Hill
Release date: 2016-05-03
Runtime: 1h 30m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: ITV Studios

About Ian Brady: 50 Years Behind Bars

Ian Brady: 50 Years Behind Bars is a 2016 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Helen Hill, starring Holly Aird, Ian Brady and John McVicar. It has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Ian Brady: 50 Years Behind Bars in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

As 2015 marks a half a century since the Moors murderer was sentenced to life imprisonment, this documentary examines Ian Brady's 50 years in jail. Among the contributors are prison officers, detectives, relatives of victims, pen pals and inmates who served time with him. They reveal how Brady has shown a psychopathic lack of connection with his crimes. Arrested and charged in 1965, he’s never been considered for parole, nor has he asked to be freed.

Cast

Holly Aird

Narrator

Ian Brady

John McVicar

Ex convict

Jean Rafferty

Penpal

Peter Topping

Manchester CID

Noel 'Razor' Smith

Ex convict

Eric Allsion

Ex convict, penpal

Christine A. Hart

Journalist

Jeremy Cold

Brady’s Psychiatrist

Themes & keywords

murder

Frequently asked questions

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How long is Ian Brady: 50 Years Behind Bars?+

Ian Brady: 50 Years Behind Bars has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

Who stars in Ian Brady: 50 Years Behind Bars?+

Ian Brady: 50 Years Behind Bars stars Holly Aird, Ian Brady, John McVicar, Jean Rafferty and Peter Topping.

When did Ian Brady: 50 Years Behind Bars come out?+

Ian Brady: 50 Years Behind Bars is a 2016 movie directed by Helen Hill.

What genre is Ian Brady: 50 Years Behind Bars?+

Ian Brady: 50 Years Behind Bars is Documentary film.

Who directed Ian Brady: 50 Years Behind Bars?+

Ian Brady: 50 Years Behind Bars was directed by Helen Hill.