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A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story

TV-MA20251 seasonKelly Jones
IMDb 7.0

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A 1950s true crime drama about Ruth Ellis, the last woman in Britain to be hanged. This startling story reveals hidden truths about Ruth's murder of her lover, the legal case surrounding it and those who were also complicit.

DramaCrime
Death PenaltyMurderBritainTrue Crime1950sMurdered HusbandHanged Woman

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What is A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story (2025) about?

A 1950s true crime drama about Ruth Ellis, the last woman in Britain to be hanged. This startling story reveals hidden truths about Ruth's murder of her lover, the legal case surrounding it and those who were also complicit.

Who stars in A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story?

A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story stars Lucy Boynton (Ruth Ellis), Toby Jones (John Bickford), Laurie Davidson (David Blakely), Mark Stanley (Desmond Cussen), Arthur Darvill (Victor Mishcon). The series was created by Kelly Jones.

How many seasons does A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story have?

A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story has 1 seasons. There are 4 episodes in total.

Is A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story worth watching?

A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story holds an IMDb rating of 7.0/10. Fans of Drama, Crime are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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