10 Rillington Place (1971)

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Written by Ludovic Kennedy, Clive Exton

Directed by Richard Fleischer

Running Time: 120 minutes (approx)

Production Year: 1971

Rating: 15 Certificate

Filmed in Colour

This 1970 bio-pic, based on Ludovic Kennedy's book about sordid murderer John Christie, doesn't pull any flashy punches. It doesn't need to. The facts surrounding the infamous Christie murders are chilling enough, and director Richard Fleischer's underplayed treatment is more than appropriate.

Richard Attenborough turns in a solid, understated performance as Christie. Also notable are John Hurt - as Timothy John Evans (the man who may - or may not - have been wrongly sent to the gallows) and Judy Geeson as Beryl Evans.

Very chilling, indeed.

Cast

Image for Richard AttenboroughRichard AttenboroughJohn Reginald Christie
Judy GeesonBeryl Evans
Image for John HurtJohn HurtTimothy John Evans
Pat HeywoodMrs. Ethel Christie
Isobel BlackAlice
Miss RileyBaby Geraldine
Phyllis MacMahonMuriel Eady
Ray BarronWorkman Willis
Douglas BlackwellWorkman Jones
Gabrielle DayeMrs. Lynch
Jimmy GardnerMr. Lynch
Edward EvansDet. Inspector
Tenniel EvansDet. Sgt.
David JacksonConstable
George LeeConstable
Richard ColemanConstable
André MorellJudge Lewis
Image for Robert HardyRobert HardyMalcolm Morris
Geoffrey ChaterChristmas Humphreys
Basil DignamMember of the medical board
Norman HenryMember of the Medical Board
Edward BurnhamMember of the medical board
Edwin BrownHangman
Norma ShebbeareWoman in cafe
Sam KyddFurniture Dealer
Rudolph WalkerWest Indian
Tommy AnsahWest Indian
Reg LyeTram
Jack CarrConstable
Margaret BoydOld Lady
Edward CastPlainclothes Sgt.
Uel DeaneIrish Tenor
Arthur GrossMan in Pub
Fred HughMan in Pub
Howard LangMan in Pub
Tony ThawntonDesk Sgt.
Image for Edward WoodwardEdward WoodwardWitnessing officer at hanging

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