Hillsborough

Hillsborough (2016)

08/05/2016 (GB)
Documentary
2h 0m

When a game turned into disaster

Overview

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.

  • Daniel GordonDirector
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

Keywords

  • cover-up
  • football (soccer)
  • violent death
  • police raid

Top Billed Cast

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

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