Luther(2010)
Overview
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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Top 8 Billed Cast
DCI John Luther
DSU Martin Schenk
Vivien Lake
Benny Silver
Alice Morgan
George Cornelius
Detective Sgt. Catherine Halliday
Jeremy Lake
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