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Life of Crime

2013-05-10 · 45 min / episode · ★ 6.4

Crime · Drama

Set against the backdrop of iconic moments in British history, Hayley Atwell stars as an impulsive rookie cop who becomes obsessed with tracking down the killer of a teenage girl.

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Creators
Declan Croghan, Oliver Frampton
Production companies
Octagon Films, Ecosse Films
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Ended

Top Cast

Hayley AtwellHayley AtwellDenise Woods
Richard CoyleRichard CoyleRay Deans
Julian Lewis JonesJulian Lewis JonesMike Holland
Amanda DrewAmanda DrewBeverley Reid
Alex HassellAlex HassellColin Nash
Con O'NeillCon O'NeillDCI Ferguson
Ruth McCabeRuth McCabeRose Woods
Joel BeckettJoel BeckettDI Gainham
Chris McHallemChris McHallemPaul Reid
Lara RossiLara RossiJay Tomlin
Christopher FulfordChristopher FulfordFurlong
Ray PanthakiRay PanthakiDS Nabeel Kothari
Priyanga BurfordPriyanga BurfordHelen Clarke
Riann SteeleRiann SteelePaula Merris
Stuart BunceStuart BunceWeston

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