Ian Brady: 50 Years Behind Bars
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.
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- Director
- Helen Hill
- Original Title
- Ian Brady: 50 Years Behind Bars
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- ITV Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Helen Hill
Jeremy Phillps
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Helen Hill
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What is Ian Brady: 50 Years Behind Bars about?
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.
Who directed Ian Brady: 50 Years Behind Bars?
Ian Brady: 50 Years Behind Bars was directed by Helen Hill.
Who stars in Ian Brady: 50 Years Behind Bars?
The principal cast of Ian Brady: 50 Years Behind Bars includes Holly Aird, Ian Brady, John McVicar, Jean Rafferty, Peter Topping.
When was Ian Brady: 50 Years Behind Bars released and how long is it?
Ian Brady: 50 Years Behind Bars was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.