Let Him Have It

"The shocking story of an unbelievable miscarriage of justice."

Jan 1 1992 R 1h 55m
Crime, Drama, History

In 1950s England, slow-witted Derek Bentley falls in with a group of petty criminals led by Chris Craig, a teenager with a fondness for American gangster films. Chris and Derek's friendship leads to their involvement in the true case which would forever shake England's belief in capital punishment.

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Plot

In 1950s England, slow-witted Derek Bentley falls in with a group of petty criminals led by Chris Craig, a teenager with a fondness for American gangster movies. Chris and Derek's friendship leads to their involvement in the case which would forever shake the United Kingdom's belief in capital punishment.

Written by

Neal Purvis, Robert Wade

Directed by

Peter Medak

Cast

Tom Courtenay, Christopher Eccleston, Eileen Atkins

Crew

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Production Countries

United Kingdom

Production Companies

Canal+, Film Trustees Ltd., British Screen Productions

Languages

English

Awards

N/A

Trailers
"Let Him Have It" (1991) Trailer
Official Trailer
Featurettes
Brian Trenchard-Smith on LET HIM HAVE IT
Scores
# of Votes
3,895
Average Rating
7.1 out of 10
Metascore
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Popularity
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