Nitin Ganatra stars as Jean Charles de Menezes, with Charlie Creed-Miles as Deputy Assistant Commissioner John C. Grieve and Gillian Bevan as Commander Jo Lawley in this 2008 Channel 4 drama.
Main cast
- Jean Charles de MenezesNitin GanatraMain
- Deputy Assistant Commissioner John C. GrieveCharlie Creed-MilesMain
- Commander Jo LawleyGillian BevanMain
Supporting cast
- Ian BlairTimothy WestSupp
- Sir John StevensAndrew ReadSupp
- Lord CarlileRichard PearsonSupp
- Peter ClarkeRichard DillaneSupp
- Alex de Menezes (cousin)Sasha AneffSupp
- Ricky des Menezes (cousin)Danny SapaniSupp
- Gareth SpensLarry LambSupp
Guest & voice
- Patricia da Silva Armani (Jean Charles’s mother – voice only)Gloria ConnellGuest
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About this cast
Suspect: the Shooting of Jean Charles de Menezes is a 2008 television film produced by Channel 4 that reconstructs the fatal shooting of the Brazilian electrician by London’s Metropolitan Police on 22 July 2005. The drama focuses on the events leading up to the shooting, the immediate aftermath, and the subsequent investigations and public controversy.
FAQs
Who plays Jean Charles de Menezes in Suspect: the Shooting of Jean Charles de Menezes?
Nitin Ganatra plays Jean Charles de Menezes.
What TV channel produced Suspect: the Shooting of Jean Charles de Menezes?
The film was produced by Channel 4.
Is Suspect: the Shooting of Jean Charles de Menezes based on a true story?
Yes, it is a dramatisation of the real-life shooting of Jean Charles de Menezes by London’s Metropolitan Police in 2005.
Was the film controversial?
Yes, the film drew criticism from some quarters for its portrayal of police and security services, but it was defended for its careful reconstruction of events.
How long is Suspect: the Shooting of Jean Charles de Menezes?
The runtime is approximately 90 minutes.
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