A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story
Miniseries
Historical drama
Ruth Ellis’s success as London’s youngest club manager unravels in an abusive relationship.
Cast & Crew
Lucy Boynton Ruth Ellis
Toby Jones John Bickford
Adam Lawrence DI Peter Gill
Ed Sayer Anthony Findlater
Pierre Bergman Reporter
Tim Potter Albert Pierre
Annie Miles Mrs Winstanley
Advait Kottary Jayveer Sethia
Israr Azam Cooch Behar
Darren Charman Foreman
Nigel Havers Actor
Toby Stephens Melford Stevenson QC
Laurie Davidson David Blakely
Mark Stanley Desmond Cussen
Joe Armstrong DCI Davies
Arthur Darvill Victor Mishcon
Juliet Stevenson Dr Charity Taylor
Kate Bartlett Executive Producer
Angie Daniell Producer
David Fisher Editor
Lee Haven Jones Director
Kelly Jones Writer (Screenplay)
Antonia Gordon Executive Producer
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