Glitter: The Popstar Paedophile (2024)
Movie 1h 5m ★ 6.0/10 United Kingdom
Good for tonight if you want to: teach me something
Glitter: The Popstar Paedophile is a documentary movie from 2024. It is directed by Erica Gornall. The cast includes Gary Glitter, Paul Cheston and Keith Gildart. The running time is 1h 5m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.0 out of 10.
69Tonight Score Short enough for a weeknight, recent.
Synopsis
This feature-length documentary for ITV1 and ITVX is the first detailed up to date telling of the dark double life of Gary Glitter - real name Paul Gadd - who was viewed as an iconic performer in his heyday, yet was later exposed as a predatory child abuser. The documentary highlights how Glitter was able to evade justice for decades meaning he was free to travel abroad and continue offending. Documenting his crimes committed both in the UK and across the globe, this new film weaves historical victim testimony, archive and interviews with those who met Glitter on the showbiz circuit, as well as lawyers involved in both the prosecution and defence of Glitter during the different trials across the decades. The programme looks into how Glitter used his charismatic onstage persona to cover up his predatory offstage behaviour, meaning he was only brought to justice decades after lighting up the charts with a slew of catchy hits.
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Cast & crew
- Erica GornallDirector
- Gary Glitteras Self (archive footage)
- Paul Chestonas Self - Court Reporter
- Keith Gildartas Self - Professor of Social History
- Sally Jamesas Self - TV Presenter
- Garry Johnsonas Self - Music Journalist
- Debi Jonesas Self - TV Presenter
- Iain Leeas Self - Broadcaster
- John Priceas Self - Prosecution Counsel
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Questions about Glitter: The Popstar Paedophile
- What genre is Glitter: The Popstar Paedophile?
- Glitter: The Popstar Paedophile is categorised as Documentary.
- Who stars in Glitter: The Popstar Paedophile?
- Gary Glitter, Paul Cheston, Keith Gildart, Sally James, Garry Johnson appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Glitter: The Popstar Paedophile?
- Erica Gornall directed Glitter: The Popstar Paedophile.
- How long is Glitter: The Popstar Paedophile?
- Glitter: The Popstar Paedophile runs for 1h 5m (65 minutes).
- Is Glitter: The Popstar Paedophile worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 6.0/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
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