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Let Him Have It

1219911h 55mPeter Medak
IMDb 7.1 · Rotten Tomatoes 84%

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

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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GangsterCapital PunishmentCourtroom Drama

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What is Let Him Have It (1991) about?

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.

Who stars in Let Him Have It?

Let Him Have It stars Christopher Eccleston (Derek Bentley), Paul Reynolds (Christopher Craig), Tom Courtenay (William Bentley), Eileen Atkins (Lilian Bentley), Iain Cuthbertson (Sir David Maxwell-Fyfe). The film was directed by Peter Medak.

How long is Let Him Have It?

Let Him Have It has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1991. It is rated 12.

Is Let Him Have It worth watching?

Let Him Have It holds an IMDb rating of 7.1/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 84. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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