Hillsborough
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Jimmy McGovern's HILLSBOROUGH DVD, starring Christopher Eccleston and Ricky TomlinsonOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-08-21
Top Cast
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Christopher Eccleston
Trevor Hicks
Ricky Tomlinson
John Glover
Mark Womack
Eddie Spearritt
Maurice Roëves
Chf Supt. Duckenfield
Annabelle Apsion
Jenni Hicks
Rachel Davies
Teresa Glover
Stephen Walters
Ian Glover
Scot Williams
Joe Glover
Tracey Wilkinson
Jan Spearritt
Kevin Knapman
Adam Spearrit
Sarah Graham
Sarah Hicks
Anna Martland
Vicki Hicks
David Crellin
Tony Edwards
Andrew Readman
Tim King
James Masters
ACC Jackson
Richard Heap
Supt Murray
John Graham Davies
Supt Marshall
Ian McDiarmid
Doctor Popper, Coroner
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 11, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles McDougall
- Screenplay & Story
- Jimmy McGovern
- Original Score
- Rob Lane
- Original Title
- Hillsborough
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Granada Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles McDougall
Jimmy McGovern
Rob Lane
Barry Ackroyd
Barrie Vince
Gub Neal, Nicola Shindler, Ian McBride
Department Leadership Roster
Jimmy McGovern
Writer
Charles McDougall
Director
Barry Ackroyd
Director of Photography
Tom Brown
Production Design
Barrie Vince
Editor
Nicola Shindler
Producer
Rob Lane
Original Music Composer
James Keast
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
Production Stills & Gallery
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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?
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.
Who directed Hillsborough?
Hillsborough was directed by Charles McDougall.
Who stars in Hillsborough?
The principal cast of Hillsborough includes Christopher Eccleston, Ricky Tomlinson, Mark Womack, Maurice Roëves, Annabelle Apsion.
When was Hillsborough released and how long is it?
Hillsborough was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for Hillsborough?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hillsborough was composed by Rob Lane.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hillsborough?
Hillsborough holds official age classifications: GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).