Synopsis: Compelling true crime drama telling the hidden story of Ruth Ellis and exposing the timeless British obsessions of class, sex and death. Set in 1955 in the glamorous and intoxicating world of London club-land, Ruth (Lucy Boynton, Why Didn’t They Ask Evans?) found acclaim, aged 28, as the capital's youngest club manager. But her success soon unraveled as she became entwined in an abusive relationship with racing driver David Blakely (Laurie Davidson, Mary & George). On trial for his murder, Ruth was condemned to die by a system which judged her for far more than her crime. (Courtesy BritBox, 2025)
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It premiered Monday, February 17th, 2025.
Movies And Specials: 'A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story'
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- By Rick Ellis