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Longford
- Director: Tom Hooper
- Writer: Peter Morgan
- Producer: Helen Flint; Andy Harries
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Astonishing performances and exceptional writing make this an emotional rollercoaster with difficult twists and upsetting turns.
This is truly an incredible film of an incredible philosophy courtesy of Longford - most will definitely disagree with his views and opinions but what he did have was a remarkable personal understanding as to what compassion really is - agree or disagree...
It was his personal freedom to think as he did...and, it is ours to do as we choose.
Succinct in every way.
Insightful.
Trailer...
The(ir) Blurb...
Biopic of Lord Longford, known for many years for his work with prisoners and prisoners rights in general. The film focuses on Longford's work on behalf of Myra Hindley convicted, along with her boyfriend Ian Brady, of several child murders. Hindley is nothing short of notorious and even Longord's wife is shocked when he announces that he will visit her in prison. When Prime Minister Harold Wilson removes him as the Government Leader in the House of Lords soon after his visits to Hindley are made public, Longford continues to work for her release. A devout convert to Roman Catholicism, Longford sees hope for Hindley when he learns that she too once converted to Catholicism. In the end, his campaign to get her released on parole is for naught when she reveals that other murders took place. Longford stood by his convictions however and never regretted the good work he had done over a great many years.
Cast & Characters
Lee Boardman as Talk Show Host;
Jim Broadbent as Lord Longford;
Tam Dean Burn as Roy;
Lindsay Duncan as Lady Elizabeth Longford;
Kate Miles as Rachel Pakenham;
Sarah Crowden as Lady Tree;
Robert Pugh as Harold Wilson;
Caroline Clegg as Longford's Secretary;
Samantha Morton as Myra Hindley;
Alex Blake as Paddy Pakenham