The startling story of the Labour politician who courted controversy trying to win parole for Moors murderer Myra Hindley. British institution Jim Broadbent stars in the title role., Jim Broadbent stars as Lord Longford in this compelling and intelligent feature-length drama set in the last three decades of Lord Longford’s life during which time he famously battled to win parole for Moors murderess Myra Hindley. A prison visitor since the 1930s, Lord Longford was not a conventional politician and his liberal views courted controversy in the Cabinet and the national press. He said often during his life that he would like his epitaph to be ‘the outcast’s outcast’. A devout Catholic, Longford was determined to translate faith into action, and continued visiting the abandoned and despised in jail until the end of his life. However, it was his retirement from government in 1968 that gave him the freedom to take up the unpopular cause that some would say became closest to his heart. The drama recounts Longford’s now infamous meetings and correspondence with Myra Hindley. Reflecting the media furore of the time, it seeks to show what this eccentric man was really like and explores the reasons behind his steadfast passion for Hindley’s case. It also questions whether in his conviction that Hindley should be given a chance of rehabilitation, he ultimately ransomed his good name and reputation for her. Written by Peter Morgan ( The Deal, The Queen, Frost/Nixon ) and co-starring Lindsay Duncan as Elizabeth Longford and Andy Serkis as Ian Brady., Chronicle of the advocacy of England’s Earl of Longfordon behalf of child killer Myra Hindley in the 1960s and ’70s., Jim Broadbent stars as Lord Longford in this compelling and intelligent feature-length drama set in the last three decades of Lord Longford’s life during which time he famously battled to win parole for Moors murderess Myra Hindley. A prison visitor since the 1930s, Lord Longford was not a conventional politician and his liberal views courted controversy in the Cabinet and the national press. He said often during his life that he would like his epitaph to be ‘the outcast’s outcast’. A devout Catholic, Longford was determined to translate faith into action, and continued visiting the abandoned and despised in jail until the end of his life. However, it was his retirement from government in 1968 that gave him the freedom to take up the unpopular cause that some would say became closest to his heart. The drama recounts Longford’s now infamous meetings and correspondence with Myra Hindley. Reflecting the media furore of the time, it seeks to show what this eccentric man was really like and explores the reasons behind his steadfast passion for Hindley’s case. It also questions whether in his conviction that Hindley should be given a chance of rehabilitation, he ultimately ransomed his good name and reputation for her., Academy-award-winning actor Jim Broadbent portrays controversial British campaigner Lord Longford in this biopic that details the former government minister and then-House of Lords leader’s notorious encounter with infamous Moors Murderer Myra Hindley (Samantha Morton). A lifelong Christian who approaches every person he meets with the goodness and innocence of a child, Frank Packenham (aka Lord Longford) receives a letter from convicted child killer Myra Hindley requesting that he drop by her prison cell for a visit. Despite the vehement disapproval of his wife, Longford casually accepts the invitation and forms an unexpected bond with the woman due in large to their mutual Catholic upbringing. When his established notions about Hindley are challenged during a subsequent visit with her demonically manipulative partner-in-crime Ian Brady (Andy Serkis), the humble social campaigner finds his faith put to the ultimate test as public outcry mounts as a direct result of his meeting with the despised couple., An HBO Original Movie based on the True story of a respected politician who stakes his name and career to campaign for a notorious serial killer., A Chronicle of the advocacy of England’s Earl of Longfordon, a tireless British campaigner known for his work with prisoners for their rights. He stakes his name and career to advocate on behalf of a notorious child killer Myra Hindley and her boyfriend Ian Brady in the 1960s and ’70s. Final revelations by Hindley does not break his spirit. He never regretted his fight for the right of prisoners.
Q&A :
Q: Who are the main cast members in “Longford ” ?
A: The main cast includes Jim Broadbent,Samantha Morton,Lindsay Duncan,Andy Serkis,Lee Boardman,Tam Dean Burn,Kate Miles,Sarah Crowden,Robert Pugh,Caroline Clegg,Alex Blake,Roy Barber,Ian Connaughton,Charlotte West Oram,Roy Carruthers,Karen Bayley,Karen Spragg,Kika Markham,John Paul Hurley,Richard Sinnott,David MacCreedy,Daniel Shaw,Ross Tomlinson,Gordon Langford-Rowe,Ron Meadows,Tina Malone,Anton Rodgers,Martina McClements,C.P. Hallam,Pamela Cheshire,Danny Cohen,Paul Hamblin,Michelle Smith,Andy Harries,Martin Jensen,Melanie Oliver,Nina Gold,Peter Morgan,Michael Pickwoad,Nick Wilkinson.
Q: When Did the “Longford” Released?
A: The Movie “Longford” originally aired on 2006-10-26 and released in the year of 2006.
Q: What Languages are available to watch “Longford” ?
A: Is also available in eng language.
Q: Where to watch “Longford” ?
A: “Longford” is Avaiable on Netflix. as its Netflix Originals.
