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National Theatre Live: Hangmen

1520162h 40mMatthew Dunster,Ross MacGibbon
IMDb 7.7

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"You’re getting ‘hanged’ by nincompoops."

In his small pub in the northern English town of Oldham, Harry is something of a local celebrity. But what's the second-best hangman in England to do on the day they've abolished hanging? Amongst the cub reporters and pub regulars dying to hear Harry's reaction to the news, his old assistant Syd and the peculiar Mooney lurk with very different motives for their visit.

ComedyDrama
HangmanLive PerformanceStage Play1960sFilmed TheaterOldhamPubNt Live

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What is National Theatre Live: Hangmen (2016) about?

In his small pub in the northern English town of Oldham, Harry is something of a local celebrity. But what's the second-best hangman in England to do on the day they've abolished hanging? Amongst the cub reporters and pub regulars dying to hear Harry's reaction to the news, his old assistant Syd and the peculiar Mooney lurk with very different motives for their visit.

Who stars in National Theatre Live: Hangmen?

National Theatre Live: Hangmen stars David Morrissey (Harry), Johnny Flynn (Mooney), Andy Nyman (Syd), Bronwyn James (Shirley), Sally Rogers (Alice). The film was directed by Matthew Dunster.

How long is National Theatre Live: Hangmen?

National Theatre Live: Hangmen has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2016. It is rated 15.

Is National Theatre Live: Hangmen worth watching?

National Theatre Live: Hangmen holds an IMDb rating of 7.7/10. Fans of Comedy, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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