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A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story (2025)

6.50h 45mDrama — Crime

A 1950s true crime drama about Ruth Ellis, the last woman in Britain to be hanged. This startling story reveals hidden truths about Ruth's murder of her lover, the legal case surrounding it and those who were also complicit.

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A high-signal pick with 13 votes.

Silverprint Pictures

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Director: Kate Bartlett

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Lucy Boynton as Ruth Ellis

Lucy Boynton

Ruth Ellis

Toby Jones as John Bickford

Toby Jones

John Bickford

Laurie Davidson as David Blakely

Laurie Davidson

David Blakely

Mark Stanley as Desmond Cussen

Mark Stanley

Desmond Cussen

Arthur Darvill as Victor Mishcon

Arthur Darvill

Victor Mishcon

Bessie Carter as Carole Findlater

Bessie Carter

Carole Findlater

Joe Armstrong as DCI Davies

Joe Armstrong

DCI Davies

Nigel Havers as Cecil Havers

Nigel Havers

Cecil Havers

Toby Stephens as Melford Stevenson

Toby Stephens

Melford Stevenson

Juliet Stevenson as Dr. Charity Taylor

Juliet Stevenson

Dr. Charity Taylor

Ed Sayer as Anthony Findlater

Ed Sayer

Anthony Findlater

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Tony Wadham

Arthur Neilson

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