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.
| Title | A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story |
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| Year | 2025 |
| Genre | Drama, Crime |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Studio | ITV1 |
| Cast | Lucy Boynton, Toby Jones, Laurie Davidson, Mark Stanley, Arthur Darvill, Bessie Carter |
| Crew | Stephen Campbell (Production Design), Angie Daniell (Producer), Kate Bartlett (Executive Producer), Antonia Gordon (Executive Producer), Samuel Sim (Original Music Composer), Jonathan Spencer (Gaffer) |
| Alternative Titles | Ruth |
| Keyword | death penalty, murder, britain, true crime, 1950s, murdered husband, hanged woman |
| First Air Date | Feb 17, 2025 |
| Last Air date | Mar 05, 2025 |
| Season | 1 Season |
| Episode | 4 Episode |
| Runtime | 45:14 minutes |
| Quality | HD |
| IMDb: | 6.25/ 10 by 8.00 users |
| Popularity | 1.5673 |
| Language | English |
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