The Manchester Moor Murderess
| Movie | |
|---|---|
| German title | The Manchester Moor Murderess |
| Original title | Longford |
| Country of production |
United Kingdom , United States |
| original language | English |
| Publishing year | 2006 |
| length | 93 minutes |
| Rod | |
| Director | Tom Hooper |
| script | Peter Morgan |
| production | Helen Flint |
| music | Rob Lane |
| camera | Danny Cohen |
| cut | Melanie Oliver |
| occupation | |
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The bog murderess of Manchester (Original title: Longford ) is a British film directed by Tom Hooper from 2006 .
The film deals with the unsuccessful campaign of the British Lord Longford to pardon the serial killer Myra Hindley .
action
Lord Longford , who campaigns for a reform of British prisons and who regularly visits them, receives a letter from the convicted serial killer Myra Hindley , who, together with Ian Brady, killed several children and young people in the so-called "moor murders".
During his visit, Hindley asked Longford for books and to help organize a meeting with Brady. Longford is shocked and tells her that such a request would greatly reduce her chances of a pardon. Hindley did not anticipate the possibility of a pardon at all. Longford then began a campaign for the pardon of Myra Hindley.
It remains unclear whether Hindley was really rehabilitated or whether she was manipulating Longford for her own ends. Longford also visits Brady, who describes his former accomplice as manipulative and advises Longford to stay away from her.
Longford, who believes in the good in people, continues his campaign against numerous opposition - from politics but also from his own family - and despite his own doubts.
Longford dies in 2001 without having achieved his goal. Hindley remained in custody until her death in 2002.
reception
At Rotten Tomatoes , the film holds 100% positive ratings with an average rating of 8.2 points based on five reviews.
At Metacritic , the film holds a Metascore of 88 points, based on 14 reviews.
Awards (selection)
- Award for Best Actor for Jim Broadbent
- Award in the category Best Editing Fiction / Entertainment for Melanie Oliver
- Award in the Best Author category for Peter Morgan
- Nomination for Best Drama for Peter Morgan, Tom Hooper, Helen Flint and Andy Harries
- Nomination in the Best Actor category for Andy Serkis
- Nomination for Best Actress for Samantha Morton
- Nomination in the category Best Director for Tom Hooper
- Nomination for Best Camera and Lighting for Danny Cohen
- Nomination in the Best Production Design category for Michael Pickwoad
- Nomination in the television film category for Helen Flint, Andy Harries and Peter Morgan
- Nomination for Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or TV Movie for Jim Broadbent
- Nominated for Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or TV Movie for Samantha Morton
- Nomination in the Costumes Category for a Miniseries, TV Movie or Special for James Keast and Sarah Moore
- Nomination in the musical composition category for a miniseries, a television film or a special (Dramatic Underscore) for Rob Lane
- Award for Best Actress in a Miniseries or TV Movie for Samantha Morton
- Nomination in the category of best television film
- Nomination for Best Actor in a Miniseries or TV Movie for Jim Broadbent
- Nomination for Best Supporting Actor for Andy Serkis
- Golden Globe for Best Mini-Series or Movie for TV
- Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Miniseries or TV Movie for Jim Broadbent
- Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress - Series, Miniseries, or Movie made for TV for Samantha Morton
- Nomination for Best Supporting Actor - Series, Mini-Series or TV Movie for Andy Serkis
Web links
- The Moor killer of Manchester in the Internet Movie Database (English)
Individual evidence
- ↑ The Moor Murderess of Manchester at Rotten Tomatoes (English)
- ↑ The Moor Murderess of Manchester at metacritic.com (English)