Murdered for Being Different (2017): Cast & Plot
Murdered for Being Different is a 2017 crime drama directed by Paul Andrew Williams, starring Abigail Lawrie as Sophie Lancaster, Sally Lindsay and Chris Coghill. It runs 1 hour 2 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 2m (62 min)
- Director
- Paul Andrew Williams
- Original language
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English - Studio
- BBC Studios
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Murdered for Being Different About?
The premise of Murdered for Being Different without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
This drama recounts the tragic true story of Sophie Lancaster, a 20-year-old murdered in 2007. Sophie and her boyfriend, Robert Maltby, were brutally attacked and kicked to death in a park by a group of individuals. Robert also suffered severe injuries, falling into a coma. The couple were targeted and assaulted simply because of their gothic style of dress, highlighting the devastating consequences of prejudice and intolerance.
Murdered for Being Different Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- scene of the crime
- female police officer
- teenager
- true crime
- goth
- park
- gang
- ambulance
- death
- murder
- informant
- confession
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- police station
- posing for a photograph
- flashback
- what happened to epilogue
- goth girl
- morgue
- book
- youth gang
- chance meeting
- intimidation
- threat
- skate park
- book quotation
- couple
- young couple
- painting
- artist
- foot chase
- bus
- reading a book
- reference to harry potter
- dyed hair
- beaten to death
- dreadlocks
- hate crime
- slow motion scene
- killer child
- questioned by police
- investigation
- police investigation
- detective constable
- hospital room
- hospital
- body painting
- body paint
- council estate
- working class
- washing off blood
Murdered for Being Different Cast & Characters
Abigail Lawrie leads the cast as Sophie Lancaster, with Sally Lindsay as Tracey Maltby and Chris Coghill as Dave Maltby. Directed by Paul Andrew Williams; 19 actors are credited in all.
- Director Paul Andrew Williams
- Abigail Lawrie as Sophie Lancaster
- Sally Lindsay as Tracey Maltby
- Chris Coghill as Dave Maltby
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Nico Mirallegro as Rob Maltby
Also Starring in Murdered for Being Different
· 15 more- Sophie McShera Mandy Gorman
- Reiss Jarvis Michel Gorman
- Chanel Cresswell DC Steph Farley
- Dominic Carter DC Mark Green
- Lewis Brown Danny Hulme
- Amelia Clarke Sam Gorman
- Mia Crossley Michelle Sturry
- Kirsty Fanning Natalie Morley
- Macauley Fogarty Jo Hulme
- Jodi Grensinger Alyssa Bean
- Callum Harrison Danny Mallett
- Jason Milligan DI Dean Holden
- Connor Mullan Ryan 'Peanut' Herbert
- Gino Nicholson Steven Thorner
- Ezra Dent-Watson Brendan Harris
More from Paul Andrew Williams
More films directed by Paul Andrew Williams, best-rated first: Bull, Unfinished Song, London to Brighton and The Eichmann Show.
Murdered for Being Different Plot Summary
What happens in Murdered for Being Different from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
A young couple, Rob Nico Mirallegro Maltby and Sophie Sophie McShera Gorman, buy alcohol at a late-night convenience store. They come across the night with warmth, their bond evident despite their bold, exaggerated gothic outfits. The moment seems light, and their shared smile hints at a closeness that feels genuine.
A teenager named Michael approaches and asks Sophie to touch her hair—black and red dreadlocks—that she laughs about, joking that she’ll have to charge him next time. Michael invites them to the park, and the trio heads out into the night, a sense of easy camaraderie hanging in the air.
Full summary
The whole story of Murdered for Being Different, scene by scene
Murdered for Being Different Trailers & Videos
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How Well Do You Know Murdered for Being Different?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What are the names of the young couple at the centre of the story?
Murdered for Being Different Also Known As
Also known as “死于独特”.
- Also known as
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- 死于独特
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Murder in Greenwich, The Murder of Stephen Lawrence and See No Evil: The Moors Murders.
Murdered for Being Different FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Murdered for Being Different, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Murdered for Being Different?
Murdered for Being Different runs 1 hour 2 minutes (62 minutes).
When was Murdered for Being Different released?
Murdered for Being Different was released on June 18, 2017.
Who directed Murdered for Being Different?
Murdered for Being Different was directed by Paul Andrew Williams.
More films by Paul Andrew Williams Who is in the cast of Murdered for Being Different?
Murdered for Being Different stars Abigail Lawrie as Sophie Lancaster, Sally Lindsay as Tracey Maltby and Chris Coghill as Dave Maltby, among 19 credited actors.
Does Murdered for Being Different have a post-credit scene?
No. Murdered for Being Different has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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