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Hillsborough

"When a game turned into disaster"

8.8/ 10 · 0K votes
2016-04-15
2h
EN
Released
Documentary

Storyline

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.

Director

Daniel Gordon

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Keywords

cover-upfootball (soccer)violent deathpolice raidpremier league

Production

ESPN FilmsESPN Films
VeryMuchSo ProductionsVeryMuchSo Productions
Passion PicturesPassion Pictures
ESPNESPN
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Cast

Margaret Aspinall

Margaret Aspinall

Herself

Chris Cowlin

Chris Cowlin

Rogue Police Officer 2

Douglas Earl

Douglas Earl

Himself

Tony Evans

Tony Evans

Himself - Liverpool FC Supporter and The Times' Sports Editor

Steve Leighton

Steve Leighton

Phil Scraton

Doreen Jones

Doreen Jones

Herself

Phil Scraton

Phil Scraton

Himself - author of 'Hillsborough - The Truth'

Tony Searle

Tony Searle

Himself

Stephen Titterton

Stephen Titterton

Himself

Bob Westerdale

Bob Westerdale

Himself

Patricia Winker

Patricia Winker

Librarian, House of Lords

Eric Campbell

Eric Campbell

PC Frost

John Motson

John Motson

Self (archive Voice)

Lord Justice Taylor

Lord Justice Taylor

Self (archive Footage)

Margaret Thatcher

Margaret Thatcher

Self (archive Footage)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hillsborough released?+

Hillsborough was released on April 15, 2016.

Who directed Hillsborough?+

Hillsborough was directed by Daniel Gordon.

Who stars in Hillsborough?+

The main cast of Hillsborough includes Margaret Aspinall, Chris Cowlin, Douglas Earl, Tony Evans.

How long is Hillsborough?+

Hillsborough has a runtime of 2h.

What genre is Hillsborough?+

Hillsborough is classified as Documentary.

What is the rating of Hillsborough?+

Hillsborough has an average audience rating of 8.8 out of 10, based on 15 votes.

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Hillsborough had its theatrical/initial release on April 15, 2016. Its OTT (streaming) release date will be listed here once a platform confirms it.

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