He Kills Coppers (2008)
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- 2h 19min
- Crime, Drama
- 23 Mar 2008 (UK)
- TV Movie
Three policemen are brutally murdered during the 1966 World Cup celebrations. "He Kills Coppers" follows three men connected to the deaths; Frank (a fellow policeman), Tony (an ambitious journalist, and witness to the murders), and Billy...
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- 4 nominations.
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Cast
| Mel Raido | ... |
Billy Porter
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| Liam Garrigan | ... |
Jonathan Young
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| Rafe Spall | ... |
Frank Taylor
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| Steven Robertson | ... |
Tony Meehan
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| Tim Woodward | ... |
Nipper Reed
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| Kelly Reilly | ... |
Jeannie
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Kemal Sylvester | ... |
Maltese
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Glyn Grimstead | ... |
Alf Isaacs
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| Paul Ritter | ... |
Sid Franks
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Robert Demeger | ... |
Bookie
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| Cameron Jack | ... |
Jimmy
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| Cavan Clerkin | ... |
Stan
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| Lucy Holt | ... |
Sandra
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| James Dreyfus | ... |
Julian
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| Paul Clayton | ... |
Tweed Suit
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| Frank Harper | ... |
DI Ernie Franklin
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| Maureen Lipman | ... |
Lily Porter
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| Joel Beckett | ... |
Vic Sayles
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| Gary Sefton | ... |
Man in Warehouse
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| Lorraine Stanley | ... |
Stan's Wife
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Richard Sandells | ... |
Middle-Aged man
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Preece Killick | ... |
Importer
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| Ben Cartwright | ... |
DC Micky Parks
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| Simon Snashall | ... |
DS Reg Wilson
(as Simon Snashell)
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| Arthur Darvill | ... |
PC
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Troy Jordan | ... |
Golly
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Anthony Taylor | ... |
Golly
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| Lee Whitlock | ... |
Sam
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| Stephen Greif | ... |
The Proprietor
(as Stephen Grief)
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Mick Mahoney | ... |
Smudger
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| Jamie Kenna | ... |
Man in Pub
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John Warnaby | ... |
Editor
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Jonathan Bryan | ... |
Young PC
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Luis-Paul Gray | ... |
Young Jonny
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| Stanley Townsend | ... |
Mick
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Jack James | ... |
Man in Bar
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| Andrew Brooke | ... |
Detective
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| Lucy Russell | ... |
Conference Facilitator
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| Tom Payne | ... |
Jonny Taylor
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| Neil Maskell | ... |
Shawn
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| Justin Salinger | ... |
Geoff
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| Kate Dickie | ... |
Janis
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| Bryan Dick | ... |
Peter
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Scott Mean | ... |
Mod PC
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Peter Silverleaf | ... |
Custody Sergeant
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Benjamin Kidd | ... |
Mark
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| Graham Seed | ... |
Vicar
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| Jake Curran | ... |
Muttley
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Robin Pearce | ... |
Andy
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| Frankie Fitzgerald | ... |
Detective
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Adam Ewan | ... |
Police Constable
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Tim Perrin | ... |
Big PC
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David Ames | ... |
Young Man
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James Matthew Baker | ... |
Journalist
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| Greg Bennett | ... |
Flying Squad Detective
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| Kostas Katsikis | ... |
Cafe Owner
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| Elizabeth Lloyd | ... |
Dancer
(as Elizabeth Adamczyk)
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Brendan McCoy | ... |
Traveller
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Robert Roman Ratajczak | ... |
Journalist
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| David Ross Elliott | ... |
Gangster
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Ian Rowland |
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Ian Stacey | ... |
Office Worker / Football Supporter
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Shaun Troke | ... |
Football Hooligan
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Lizanne Tulip | ... |
Mime Artist
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J.P. Turner | ... |
Traveller
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James Fiddy | ... |
Journalist (uncredited)
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| Oliver Jackson | ... |
PC Young (uncredited)
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Chris Jameson | ... |
Riot Officer (uncredited)
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Roy Jenkins | ... |
Self - Home Secretary (uncredited) (archiveFootage)
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| Oliver Le Sueur | ... |
British Officer (uncredited)
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Chris Mansfield | ... |
Police Officer 1960s (uncredited)
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Steve Munroe | ... |
Detective (uncredited)
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| Steven O'Neill | ... |
British Officer (uncredited)
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Leander Pittis | ... |
Traveller (uncredited)
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Kevin Proctor | ... |
Football Fan In Pub (uncredited)
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| Peter Revel-Walsh | ... |
Traveller (uncredited)
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| Graham Rye | ... |
CID Detective (uncredited)
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John Snowden | ... |
Bar Brawler (uncredited)
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Aaron Sweeney | ... |
England Supporter (uncredited)
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John Warman | ... |
Policeman 60s (uncredited)
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Brogan West | ... |
Geordie Boy (uncredited)
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Jayson Whiteley | ... |
Police Officer (uncredited)
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| Chris Wilson | ... |
Police Officer - 1960s (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Adrian Shergold | ||
Written by
| Jake Arnott | ... | (novel) |
| Ed Whitmore | ... | () |
Produced by
| Dominic Barlow | ... | line producer |
| Robert Bernstein | ... | executive producer |
| David Boulter | ... | producer |
| Michael Parke | ... | associate producer |
| Douglas Rae | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Ben Bartlett | ||
Cinematography by
| David Odd | ||
Editing by
| Tania Reddin | ||
Editorial Department
| William Chetwynd | ... | on-line editor & titles |
| Redha Debbah | ... | assistant editor |
| Kevin Horsewood | ... | colorist |
| Sarah Hughes | ... | negative checks |
Casting By
| Gary Davy | ||
Production Design by
| Candida Otton | ||
Costume Design by
| Andrea Galer | ||
Makeup Department
| Victoria Bancroft | ... | prosthetic makeup artist |
| Jess Brooks | ... | makeup artist (as Jessica Brooks) |
| Karen Hartley | ... | hair designer (as Karen Hartley-Thomas) / makeup designer (as Karen Hartley-Thomas) |
| Lois McIntosh | ... | makeup supervisor (as Lois Mcintosh) |
| Keith Wilson | ... | special makeup effects artist |
| Chloe Fellerman | ... | makeup trainee (uncredited) |
Production Management
| Jamie Parsons | ... | unit manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Victoria Banks | ... | second assistant director (as Tori Banks) |
| Finn McGrath | ... | first assistant director |
| Laura Windebank | ... | third assistant director |
| Barnaby Miller | ... | additional third assistant director: dailies (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Lizzie Bardwell | ... | art department assistant |
| Mark Bevan | ... | stand-by props |
| Andrea Coathupe | ... | supervising art director |
| Dempsey Cook | ... | dressing props |
| Paul Emerson | ... | dressing props |
| Rob Jose | ... | dressing props (as Robert Jose) |
| Jo Kornstein | ... | production buyer |
| Gemma Lloyd-Buckingham | ... | art department assistant |
| Amanda Smith | ... | production buyer |
| Steve 'Moose' Smith | ... | stand-by props |
| Matilda Wainwright | ... | stand-by art director |
| Gary Watson | ... | prop master |
| Kem White | ... | art director: graphics |
Sound Department
| Ben Baird | ... | dubbing mixer |
| Andrew Felton | ... | boom operator |
| Chris Goldsmith | ... | dubbing editor |
| Sean O'Shea | ... | dubbing editor |
| Nick Roberts | ... | adr supervisor / dubbing editor |
| Chris Sheedy | ... | sound recordist |
| Howard Bevan | ... | sound assistant (uncredited) |
| Adam Wilks | ... | dubbing editor (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Colin Gorry | ... | special effects designer |
Stunts
| Kai Martin | ... | stunt performer |
| Gareth Milne | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Rick English | ... | stunt double (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| David Carey | ... | steadicam operator |
| Toby Flesher | ... | best boy |
| Tom Gates | ... | gaffer |
| Peter Howard | ... | focus puller (as Peter 'Skip' Howard) |
| Phil Hurst | ... | electrician |
| John Rhymer | ... | rigger |
| Chris Samworth | ... | clapper loader |
| Tony Sankey | ... | grip |
| Amanda Searle | ... | still photographer |
| William Sheffield | ... | electrician |
| Roger Tooley | ... | steadicam operator |
| Adam Dorney | ... | assistant camera (uncredited) |
| Peter Howard | ... | first assistant camera (uncredited) |
| David Odd | ... | lighting technician (uncredited) |
| Chris Samworth | ... | second assistant camera (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Chuck Douglas | ... | extras casting |
| Clare Ewing | ... | casting assistant |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Alison Beard | ... | costume supervisor |
| Sally Crees | ... | costume assistant |
| Jason Gill | ... | crowd wardrobe master |
| Nadine Powell | ... | assistant costume designer |
| Emma Heath | ... | costume assistant (uncredited) |
| Sarah Ward | ... | costume assistant (uncredited) |
Location Management
| Mohamed Bounechada | ... | location scout |
| Patrick Stuart | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Steve Parr | ... | music recording engineer (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Ciara Gaffney | ... | assistant script supervisor |
| Mo Johnstone | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Ben Dillon | ... | picture car supervisor |
| Wayne Parkhouse | ... | Action Vehicle Driver (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Jenifer Booth | ... | production accountant |
| Mhairi Brennan | ... | researcher |
| Medwyn Jones | ... | production lawyer |
| Donna Mabey | ... | production secretary |
| Garry Marriott | ... | medic |
| Rowan O'Sullivan | ... | compliance clearance |
| Una Saplamides | ... | production coordinator |
| Mark Woolley | ... | finance and commercial director |
| Charles Bodycomb | ... | armorer (uncredited) |
| Sarah Booth | ... | assistant production accountant (uncredited) |
| Angus Watts | ... | floor runner (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- All3Media (2008) (United Kingdom) (tv)
- ITV - Independent Television (2008) (United Kingdom) (tv)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- ARRI Lighting Rental (lighting)
- Aquarium Studios (sound design - audio post)
- Audiolink Radio Communications (walkie talkies)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Three policemen are brutally murdered during the 1966 World Cup celebrations. "He Kills Coppers" follows three men connected to the deaths; Frank (a fellow policeman), Tony (an ambitious journalist, and witness to the murders), and Billy (the murderer). Written by Anonymous |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Jake Arnott's novel and this TV adaptation are based on the real-life murder of three police officers in Braybrook Street, Shepherd's Bush, London on 12 August 1966 by Harry Roberts, John Duddy and Jack Witney. Roberts was released from prison in 2014 after serving nearly 48 years, Duddy died in prison and Witney was found beaten to death after his release from prison. The character of Billy Porter is based on Roberts. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Follows The Long Firm (2004). See more » |
| Quotes |
Frank Taylor:
i know he's not about to walk off into the sunset with some tart! See more » |