Ian Brady: 50 Years Behind Bars

Ian Brady: 50 Years Behind Bars

Ian Brady: 50 Years Behind Bars

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Ian Brady: 50 Years Behind Bars

2016

1h 30m

6.0(1 votes)

Documentary

Overview

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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9 members

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Holly Aird

Narrator

Holly Aird

Acting

Ian Brady

Unknown Role

Ian Brady

Writing

John McVicar

Ex convict

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Jean Rafferty

Penpal

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Peter Topping

Manchester CID

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Noel 'Razor' Smith

Ex convict

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Eric Allsion

Ex convict, penpal

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Costume & Make-Up

Christine Hart

Journalist

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Jeremy Cold

Brady’s Psychiatrist

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