

Luther
2010-05-04 · Runtime unavailable · ★ 7.9
A dark psychological crime drama starring Idris Elba as Luther, a man struggling with his own terrible demons, who might be as dangerous as the depraved murderers he hunts.
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- Creators
- Neil Cross
- Production companies
- BBC
- Countries
- United Kingdom
- Status
- Ended
Top Cast
Idris ElbaJohn Luther
Dermot CrowleyMartin Schenk
Hermione NorrisVivien Lake
Michael SmileyBenny Silver
Ruth WilsonAlice Morgan
Patrick MalahideGeorge Cornelius
Wunmi MosakuCatherine Halliday
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