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Longford is a 2006 British biographical crime drama television film directed by Tom Hooper and written by Peter Morgan. The film centres on Labour Party peer Lord Longford and his campaign for the parole of Moors Murderer Myra Hindley. It was produced by Granada Productions for Channel 4, in association with HBO, and stars Jim Broadbent and Samantha Morton. The film was first broadcast on Channel 4 on 26 October 2006 and was an Official Selection at the 2007 Sundance Film Festival. Broadbent won the British Academy Television Award for his role.
Original Release
10/26/2006
US Release
02/17/2007
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Lee Boardman | Talk Show Host |
| Jim Broadbent | Lord Longford |
| Tam Dean Burn | Roy |
| Lindsay Duncan | Lady Elizabeth Longford |
| Kate Miles | Rachel Pakenham |
| Sarah Crowden | Lady Tree |
| Robert Pugh | Harold Wilson |
| Caroline Clegg | Longford's Secretary |
| Samantha Morton | Myra Hindley |
| Alex Blake | Paddy Pakenham / Paddy Packenham |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Lee Boardman | Talk Show Host |
| Jim Broadbent | Lord Longford |
| Tam Dean Burn | Roy |
| Lindsay Duncan | Lady Elizabeth Longford |
| Kate Miles | Rachel Pakenham |
| Sarah Crowden | Lady Tree |
| Robert Pugh | Harold Wilson |
| Caroline Clegg | Longford's Secretary |
| Samantha Morton | Myra Hindley |
| Alex Blake | Paddy Pakenham / Paddy Packenham |
| Roy Barber | Father Kahle |
| Ian Connaughton | Reporter / Journalist |
| Charlotte West-Oram | Downing Street Secretary |
| Roy Carruthers | Albany Prison Officer |
| Andy Serkis | Ian Brady |
| Karen Bayley | Holloway Prison Officer |
| Karen Spragg | Patricia Cairns |
| Kika Markham | Governor Wing |
| John-Paul Hurley | Photographer |
| Richard Sinnott | Journalist 1 / Journalist |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Peter Morgan | Executive Producer |
| Andy Harries | Executive Producer |
| Helen Flint | Producer |
Editors
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 2008 | Golden Globe | Best Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television | Won |
| 2008 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actor in a Miniseries or a Motion Picture Made for Television | Won |
| 2008 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television | Nominated |
| 2008 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television | Won |
| 2007 | Emmy | Outstanding Costumes for a Miniseries, Movie or a Special | Nominated |
| 2007 | Emmy | Outstanding Music Composition for a Miniseries, Movie or a Special (Original Dramatic Score) | Nominated |
| 2007 | Emmy | Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or Movie | Nominated |
| 2007 | Emmy | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or Movie | Nominated |
| 2007 | Emmy | Outstanding Made for Television Movie | Nominated |
