The Murder of Stephen Lawrence (1999)
Stephen Lawrence was a black London teenager murdered by white racists in 1993. His parents fought to have the crime properly investigated, culminating in a judicial enquiry into the event itself and also the inadequacies of the ensuing investigation by the London Metropolitan Police.
Director: Paul Greengrass
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 103 min
Release Date: February 18, 1999
Cast
- Marianne Jean-Baptiste - Doreen Lawrence
- Hugh Quarshie - Neville Lawrence
- Leon Black - Stephen Lawrence
- Ashley Walters - Stuart Lawrence
- Millicent Gezi - Georgina Lawrence
- Joseph Kpobie - Duwayne Brooks
- Brian Bovell - Uncle
- Jo Martin - Cheryl Stoley
- Michael Feast - DCS Ilsley
- Kenneth Cranham - Michael Mansfield QC
Screenplay
Cinematography: Ivan Strasburg
Editing: Clare Douglas
Production: ITV Studios, GBH
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Social Commentary and Reflection
Keywords
london, england, murder, racism, stabbing, hate crime, greenwich london, grieving parents, stabbed to death, black british, negligent police investigation, grieving family, racist murder
More Films by Director: Paul Greengrass
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Murder of Stephen Lawrence about?
- Stephen Lawrence was a black London teenager murdered by white racists in 1993. His parents fought to have the crime properly investigated, culminating in a judicial enquiry into the event itself and also the inadequacies of the ensuing investigation by the London Metropolitan Police.
- Who directed The Murder of Stephen Lawrence?
- The Murder of Stephen Lawrence was directed by Paul Greengrass.
- Who stars in The Murder of Stephen Lawrence?
- The Murder of Stephen Lawrence stars Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Hugh Quarshie, Leon Black, Ashley Walters, Millicent Gezi, Joseph Kpobie.
- How long is The Murder of Stephen Lawrence?
- The Murder of Stephen Lawrence has a runtime of 1h 43m (103 minutes).
- What genre is The Murder of Stephen Lawrence?
- The Murder of Stephen Lawrence is a Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was The Murder of Stephen Lawrence produced?
- The Murder of Stephen Lawrence was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of The Murder of Stephen Lawrence?
- The themes of The Murder of Stephen Lawrence include: Social Commentary and Reflection.