Killing Me Softly (1996)
Sara Thornton was sentenced to life imprisonment after being convicted of the 1989 murder of her violent and alcoholic husband. Thornton never denied the killing, but claimed it had been an accident during an argument.
Director: Stephen Whittaker
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Maggie O'Neill as Sara Thornton |
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Julian Kerridge as Martin Thornton |
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Annabelle Apsion as Billi |
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Lloyd McGuire as Solicitor |
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Antony Carrick as Defense QC |
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Julian Fellowes as Prosecution QC |
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Peter Howitt as Malcolm Thornton |
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John Kirk as John |
| Writing | Rebecca Frayn | Writer |
| Directing | Stephen Whittaker | Director |