10 Rillington Place (1971)
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- GP
- 1h 51min
- Biography, Crime
- 29 Jan 1971 (UK)
- Movie
What happened to the women at 10 Rillington Place? The story of British serial killer John Christie, who committed most or all of his crimes in the titular terraced house, and the miscarriage of justice involving Timothy Evans.
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Award:
- Nominated for 1 BAFTA Film Award.
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Cast verified as complete
| Richard Attenborough | ... |
Christie
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| Judy Geeson | ... |
Beryl Evans
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| John Hurt | ... |
Timothy Evans
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Pat Heywood | ... |
Ethel Christie
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| Isobel Black | ... |
Alice
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Miss Riley | ... |
Baby Geraldine
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| Phyllis MacMahon | ... |
Muriel Eady
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Ray Barron | ... |
Workman Willis
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Douglas Blackwell | ... |
Workman Jones
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| Gabrielle Daye | ... |
Mrs. Lynch
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Jimmy Gardner | ... |
Mr. Lynch
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| Edward Evans | ... |
Det. Inspector
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| Tenniel Evans | ... |
Det. Sergeant
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David Jackson | ... |
Constable
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Jack Carr | ... |
Constable
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George Lee | ... |
Constable
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Richard Coleman | ... |
Constable
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| André Morell | ... |
Judge Lewis
(as Andre Morell)
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| Robert Hardy | ... |
Malcolm Morris
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| Geoffrey Chater | ... |
Christmas Humphreys
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| Basil Dignam | ... |
Medical Board
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Norman Henry | ... |
Medical Board
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| Edward Burnham | ... |
Medical Board
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| Edwin Brown | ... |
Hangman
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| Norma Shebbeare | ... |
Woman in Cafe
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| Sam Kydd | ... |
Furniture Dealer
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| Rudolph Walker | ... |
West Indian
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Tommy Ansah | ... |
West Indian
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| Reg Lye | ... |
Tramp
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Jack Armstrong | ... |
Man in Court (uncredited)
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Ernest Blyth | ... |
Barrister (uncredited)
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Margaret Boyd | ... |
Old Lady (uncredited)
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Rodney Cardiff | ... |
Barrister (uncredited)
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Jack Carter | ... |
Barrister (uncredited)
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Edward Cast | ... |
Plainclothes Sergeant (uncredited)
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Vic Chapman | ... |
Man in Court (uncredited)
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Jimmy Charters | ... |
Vagrant (uncredited)
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Harold Coyne | ... |
Pub Patron (uncredited)
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| Maxwell Craig | ... |
Man in Pub (uncredited)
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Uel Deane | ... |
Irish Tenor (uncredited)
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Charlie Gray | ... |
Prosecution Clerk (uncredited)
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| Arthur Gross | ... |
Man in Pub (uncredited)
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Patrick Halpin | ... |
Court Usher (uncredited)
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| George Hilsdon | ... |
Jury Member (uncredited)
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George Holdcroft | ... |
Prisoner Escort (uncredited)
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Fred Hugh | ... |
Man in Pub (uncredited)
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Cyril Kent | ... |
Pub Patron (uncredited)
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Robin Keston | ... |
Boy (uncredited)
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Samantha Keston | ... |
Urchin (uncredited)
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Anthony Lang | ... |
Jury Member (uncredited)
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Howard Lang | ... |
Man in Pub (uncredited)
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Roy Lansford | ... |
Man in Pub (uncredited)
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Lola Morice | ... |
Jury Member (uncredited)
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Dennis Plenty | ... |
Pub Patron (uncredited)
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Dido Plumb | ... |
Homeless Man (uncredited)
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Colin Rix | ... |
Policeman (uncredited)
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Jack Sharp | ... |
Man in Pub (uncredited)
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| John Tatham | ... |
Court Reporter (uncredited)
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| Tony Thawnton | ... |
Desk Sergeant (uncredited)
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Reg Turner | ... |
Warder (uncredited)
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Mickey Varey | ... |
Jury Member (uncredited)
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Eric Wetherell | ... |
Barrister (uncredited)
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John Wilder | ... |
Court Reporter (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Richard Fleischer | ||
Written by
| Clive Exton | ... | (screenplay by) |
| Ludovic Kennedy | ... | (based on the book "Ten Rillington Place" by) |
Produced by
| Basil Appleby | ... | associate producer |
| Leslie Linder | ... | producer (produced by) |
| Martin Ransohoff | ... | producer (produced by) |
Music by
| John Dankworth | ||
Cinematography by
| Denys N. Coop | ... | director of photography (as Denys Coop) |
Editing by
| Ernest Walter | ||
Art Direction by
| Maurice Carter | ||
Set Decoration by
| Andrew Campbell | ||
Makeup Department
| Stuart Freeborn | ... | makeup artist |
| Joan White | ... | hairdresser |
Production Management
| Jilda Smith | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Terry Marcel | ... | assistant director |
| Peter Cotton | ... | third assistant director (uncredited) |
| Nick Farnes | ... | assistant director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Mick Chubbock | ... | Plasterer |
| Vic Simpson | ... | construction manager |
| Bert Gardner | ... | production buyer (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Bob Allen | ... | sound mixer |
| Colin Miller | ... | sound editor |
| Ken Scrivener | ... | sound recordist |
Camera and Electrical Department
| John Harris | ... | camera operator |
| Lou Bogue | ... | best boy (uncredited) |
| Douglas F. O'Neons | ... | focus puller (uncredited) |
| Laurie Shane | ... | gaffer (uncredited) |
| Derek Suter | ... | electrician (uncredited) |
| David Wynn-Jones | ... | clapper loader (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Tiny Nicholls | ... | wardrobe |
Music Department
| John Dankworth | ... | conductor |
| David Lindup | ... | orchestrator (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Valerie Booth | ... | continuity |
Additional Crew
| Ludovic Kennedy | ... | technical adviser |
| Paul Thayre | ... | police liaison |
| Sue Gentle | ... | stand-in: Judy Geeson (uncredited) |
| Albert Pierrepoint | ... | technical advisor (uncredited) |
| Sally Shewring | ... | production secretary (uncredited) |
| Larry Signy | ... | publicist (uncredited) |
Production Companies
- Columbia Pictures (present)
- Filmways (present)
- Genesis Productions Ltd.
Distributors
- Columbia Pictures Corporation (1971) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Columbia Pictures (1971) (United States) (theatrical)
- Columbia International Films (1971) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Columbia-Kamera (1971) (Norway) (theatrical)
- CBS (1973) (United States) (tv)
- RCA/Columbia Pictures International Video (1982) (West Germany) (VHS)
- RCA/Columbia-Hoyts Home Video (1985) (Australia) (video)
- RCA / Columbia Pictures Video (1987) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- Video Collection International (1993) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- Columbia TriStar Home Video (2004) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (2011) (United States) (DVD)
- Powerhouse Films (2016) (United Kingdom) (Blu-ray) (Limited Edition)
- Twilight Time (2016) (World-wide) (Blu-ray)
- Columbia TriStar Home Video (United States) (VHS)
- RCA Home Video (United States) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Lee Electric Lighting (lighting equipment)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
London, 1949. John Christie is an unassuming, middle-aged man who, along with his wife Ethel, lives in the ground-floor flat at 10 Rillington Place. His demeanor masks the fact of being a serial killer. His modus operandi is to act as a person with a medical background, lure unsuspecting women to his apartment on the pretense of curing them of some ailment, knock them unconscious with carbon monoxide gas, gain his sexual release through contact with the unconscious body, then strangle the victim dead before disposing of the body somewhere in the house or outside area. His next intended target is Beryl Evans, a young woman who has just moved into the top flat in the house. Beryl's husband, Tim Evans, is an illiterate man who likes to put on airs. Already with an infant daughter named Geraldine, the Evanses learn they are going to have another baby, which they cannot afford to have, nor can they afford to abort the pregnancy. This problem, on top of the constant issue of lack of money in all aspects of their lives, places a strain on the marriage, of which all their neighbors are aware through the constant fighting they overhear. Christie will offer to perform the abortion for free. The difference with this intended murder is that Tim will be aware that his wife will have died, but Christie plans either to goad Tim into keeping silent since the abortion would have been illegal, an act to which Tim would have provided his consent, or pin the murder on Tim who would have motive. Will this change in modus operandi affect Christie's ability to kill Beryl, or kill her without detection? Written by Huggo |
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| Taglines | What happened to Ena and Geraldine and Beryl and Muriel and Rita and Ethel at 10 Rillington Place? See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | The whole of Rillington Place (renamed Ruston Close in Ladbroke Grove) was due for demolition when filming took place, but was put off until filming had been completed. As soon as movie crews and equipment had been removed, demolition crews went in under police guard. The whole street remained under guard until it had been demolished, and rubble removed, to prevent trophy hunters attempting to remove any building debris belonging to Number 10 for souvenirs. Number 7 was used for interior shots, as number 10 had been gutted to stop souvenir hunters. See more » |
| Goofs | When Christie is explaining the procedure he's about to perform on Beryl, he says that natural gas contains carbon monoxide, then quotes its formula as CO2 (which is actually carbon dioxide). The correct formula for carbon monoxide is CO. However, the point appears to be to show him for the half-educated conman he is. It's just Christie's character creating an air of "expertise". See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in 10 Rillington Place: Interview with Sir Richard Attenborough (2004). See more » |
| Crazy Credits | Prologue to opening credits: "This is a true story. Whenever possible, the dialogue has been based on official documents" See more » |
| Quotes |
John Reginald Christie:
It's the moral question that concerns me, the taking of life - no matter how rudimentary. Beryl Evans: It's not really... I'd be ever so grateful, Mr Christie. See more » |