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Ian Brady: 50 Years Behind Bars

May 3, 2016 · 1h 30m
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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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CAST

Holly Aird
Narrator
Ian Brady
John McVicar
Ex convict
Jean Rafferty
Penpal
Peter Topping
Manchester CID
Noel 'Razor' Smith
Ex convict
Eric Allsion
Ex convict, penpal
Christine A. Hart
Journalist
Directed by Helen Hill

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Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Production
ITV Studios
Country
US, GB

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