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London Road / BBC Films, BFI and National Theatre present ; in association with LipSync and supported by Arts Council England ; a Cuba Pictures and National Theatre production ; screenplay by Alecky Blythe ; directed by Rufus Norris ; produced by Dixie Linder.

Contributor(s): Material type: FilmFilmPublisher number: 1000617908 | BBC US/Canada2000133605 | BBC US/Canada | (disc)3000072939 | BBC US/Canada | (insert)Publisher: London : BBC, [2017]Description: 1 videodisc (approximately 88 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 inContent type:
  • two-dimensional moving image
Media type:
  • video
Carrier type:
  • videodisc
Related works:
  • Motion picture adaptation of (work) : Blythe, Alecky. London road
  • Motion picture adaptation of (work) : Cork, Adam. London road
Subject(s): Genre/Form: Production credits:
  • Music, Adam Cork ; Lyrics, Alecky Blythe, Adam Cork; director of photography, Danny Cohen ; editor, John Wilson.
Cast: Olivia Colman, Clare Burt, Rosalie Craig, Anita Dobson, James Doherty, Kate Fleetwood, Hal Fowler, Linzi Hateley, Paul Hilton, Nick Holder, Claire Moore, Michael Shaeffer, Nicola Sloane, Paul Thornley, Howard Ward, Duncan Wisbey, Tom Hardy.Summary: "In late 2006 the everyday life of the quiet rural town of Ipswich was shattered by the discovery of the bodies of five women. When a local resident was convicted of the murders, the community grappled with what it meant to be at the epicenter of a tragedy. this groundbreaking film takes the actual words of the town's residents and sets them to an innovative musical score to tell the gripping story in an extraordinary way. Originally a stage musical created by Britain's renowned National Theatre, this film reunites the award-winning cast and creative team for a truly unforgettable experience"--Back cover.
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Adult DVD Adult DVD Main Library DVD MUSIC LONDON R Available 33111009964327
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

This musical about the real-life 2006 "Suffolk Strangler" murders in Ipswich, England, takes its lyrics from verbatim testimony from the town's residents. The story focuses on a provincial single mom (Olivia Colman) who suspects a new arrival is behind the killings, and who later tries to help her community recover from the tragedy. Adapted from Alecky Blythe's stage musical, London Road was directed by Rufus Norris and features a cameo by Tom Hardy as an oddball cab driver. ~ Daniel Gelb, Rovi

DVD, NTSC, region 1, widescreen (2.35:1) presentation ; Dolby digital 5.1 surround.

English SDH.

Title from title screen.

Olivia Colman, Clare Burt, Rosalie Craig, Anita Dobson, James Doherty, Kate Fleetwood, Hal Fowler, Linzi Hateley, Paul Hilton, Nick Holder, Claire Moore, Michael Shaeffer, Nicola Sloane, Paul Thornley, Howard Ward, Duncan Wisbey, Tom Hardy.

Music, Adam Cork ; Lyrics, Alecky Blythe, Adam Cork; director of photography, Danny Cohen ; editor, John Wilson.

DVD release of the 2015 motion picture.

Based on the stage musical London Road by Alecky Blythe & Adam Corkc.

Wide screen.

MPAA rating: Not rated.

"In late 2006 the everyday life of the quiet rural town of Ipswich was shattered by the discovery of the bodies of five women. When a local resident was convicted of the murders, the community grappled with what it meant to be at the epicenter of a tragedy. this groundbreaking film takes the actual words of the town's residents and sets them to an innovative musical score to tell the gripping story in an extraordinary way. Originally a stage musical created by Britain's renowned National Theatre, this film reunites the award-winning cast and creative team for a truly unforgettable experience"--Back cover.

Bonus feature: Behind-the-scenes.

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