Hillsborough
“When a game turned into disaster”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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IDFA 2016 | Trailer | Hillsborough
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-10-10
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Margaret Aspinall
Herself
Chris Cowlin
Rogue Police Officer 2
Douglas Earl
Himself
Tony Evans
Himself - Liverpool FC Supporter and The Times' Sports Editor
Steve Leighton
Phil Scraton
Doreen Jones
Herself
Phil Scraton
Himself - author of 'Hillsborough - The Truth'
Tony Searle
Himself
Stephen Titterton
Himself
Bob Westerdale
Himself
Patricia Winker
Librarian, House of Lords
Eric Campbell
PC Frost
John Motson
Self (archive Voice)
Lord Justice Taylor
Self (archive Footage)
Margaret Thatcher
Self (archive Footage)
Andy Burnham
Self (archive Footage)
Jack Straw
Self (archive Footage)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Daniel Gordon
- Original Score
- Tim Atack
- Original Title
- Hillsborough
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- ESPN Films, VeryMuchSo Productions, Passion Pictures, ESPN
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Daniel Gordon
Tim Atack
Nick Bennett
Andy R. Worboys, Andy Worboys
Daniel Gordon, John Battsek
Department Leadership Roster
Andy R. Worboys
Editor
Nick Bennett
Director of Photography
Daniel Gordon
Producer
Curtis Rivers
Stunt Coordinator
Daniel Gordon
Director
Andy Worboys
Editor
Tim Atack
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hillsborough
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hillsborough about?
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.
Who directed Hillsborough?
Hillsborough was directed by Daniel Gordon.
Who stars in Hillsborough?
The principal cast of Hillsborough includes Margaret Aspinall, Chris Cowlin, Douglas Earl, Tony Evans, Steve Leighton.
When was Hillsborough released and how long is it?
Hillsborough was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Hillsborough?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hillsborough was composed by Tim Atack.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hillsborough?
Hillsborough holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.).