Let Him Have It(1991)
“The shocking story of an unbelievable miscarriage of justice.”
Overview
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.
Director
Peter Medak
Studio
Film Trustees Ltd.
Budget
$4M
Revenue
$635K
Cast
Christopher Eccleston
as Derek Bentley
Paul Reynolds
as Christopher Craig
Tom Courtenay
as William Bentley
Eileen Atkins
as Lilian Bentley
Iain Cuthbertson
as Sir David Maxwell-Fyfe
Tom Bell
as Fairfax
Clive Revill
as Pierrepoint
Serena Scott Thomas
as Stella
Clare Holman
as Iris Bentley
Mark McGann
as Niven Craig
Bert Tyler-Moore
as Vincent Montgomery
Jack Deam
as Terry Stringer
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1991
Runtime
1h 55m
Language
English
Rating
6.7 / 10
Budget
$4M
Box Office
$635K
Production Companies
Film Trustees Ltd. • British Screen Productions • Le Studio Canal+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Let Him Have It?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Let Him Have It (1991).
What is Let Him Have It 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 directed Let Him Have It?▼
Let Him Have It was directed by Peter Medak and released in 1991. It is a drama film.
How long is Let Him Have It?▼
Let Him Have It has a runtime of 1 hours and 55 minutes (115 minutes total).
Who stars in Let Him Have It?▼
The cast of Let Him Have It includes Christopher Eccleston as Derek Bentley, Paul Reynolds as Christopher Craig, Tom Courtenay as William Bentley, Eileen Atkins as Lilian Bentley, Iain Cuthbertson as Sir David Maxwell-Fyfe and more.
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