A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story
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Welsh filmmaker Lee Haven Jones (The Feast) directs this outstanding four-episode mini-series, based on the last woman to be hanged by the state in Britain. Adapted by the UK’s Kelly Jones, British actors
Lucy Boynton and Toby Jones are magnificent as the leads, supported by the UK’s Adam Lawrence and Laurie Davidson. Produced by London-based Silverprint Pictures.
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Set in 1955 London, twenty-eight-year-old Ruth Ellis (Lucy Boynton), becomes one of the capital’s youngest ever club managers. After becoming involved with abusive racing driver David Blakely (Laurie Davidson), her success unravels after the toxic relationship pushes her to the brink.