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Let Him Have It
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Let Him Have It

1991-10-04 · 115 min · ★ 6.7

Drama

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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Production details

Directors
Peter Medak
Production companies
Film Trustees Ltd., British Screen Productions, Le Studio Canal+, Vivid
Countries
United Kingdom, France
Status
Released
Budget
USD 3,735,600
Revenue
USD 635,064

Top Cast

Christopher EcclestonChristopher EcclestonDerek Bentley
Paul ReynoldsPaul ReynoldsChristopher Craig
Tom CourtenayTom CourtenayWilliam Bentley
Eileen AtkinsEileen AtkinsLilian Bentley
Iain CuthbertsonIain CuthbertsonSir David Maxwell-Fyfe
Tom BellTom BellFairfax
Clive RevillClive RevillPierrepoint
Serena Scott ThomasSerena Scott ThomasStella
Clare HolmanClare HolmanIris Bentley
Mark McGannMark McGannNiven Craig
Bert Tyler-MooreVincent Montgomery
Jack DeamJack DeamTerry Stringer
Linda BassettLinda BassettMrs. Miles
Karl JohnsonKarl JohnsonParris
James VilliersJames VilliersCassels
Michael GoughMichael GoughLord Goddard
Bill DeanBill DeanForeman of the Jury
Edward HardwickeEdward HardwickeApproved School Principal
Charlie Creed-MilesCharlie Creed-MilesSecond Boy in School
Walter SparrowWalter SparrowNightwatchman

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