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Let Him Have It

Let Him Have It

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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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Let Him Have It
  • Genres: Drama
  • Release Date: 1991-10-04
  • Runtime: 115 minutes
  • Rating: 6.6/10 (45 votes)
  • Budget: $3,735,600
  • Revenue: $635,064
  • Production Companies: Film Trustees Ltd., British Screen Productions, Canal+, Fine Line Features
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.3172
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Christopher Eccleston

Christopher Eccleston

as Derek Bentley

Paul Reynolds

Paul Reynolds

as Christopher Craig

Tom Courtenay

Tom Courtenay

as William Bentley

Eileen Atkins

Eileen Atkins

as Lilian Bentley

Iain Cuthbertson

Iain Cuthbertson

as Sir David Maxwell-Fyfe

Tom Bell

Tom Bell

as Fairfax

Clive Revill

Clive Revill

as Pierrepoint

Serena Scott Thomas

Serena Scott Thomas

as Stella

Clare Holman

Clare Holman

as Iris Bentley

Mark McGann

Mark McGann

as Niven Craig

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

Brian Trenchard-Smith on LET HIM HAVE IT

Official Trailer

External Links

Keywords

gangstercapital punishmentcourtroom drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Let Him Have It?

Let Him Have It is a Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1991-10-04.

Who are the main actors in Let Him Have It?

The main cast includes Christopher Eccleston, Paul Reynolds, Tom Courtenay, Eileen Atkins, Iain Cuthbertson, .

Where can I watch Let Him Have It online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Let Him Have It is available.

Is Let Him Have It based on a true story?

The shocking story of an unbelievable miscarriage of justice.

What is the IMDb rating of Let Him Have It?

Let Him Have It has an IMDb rating of 6.6/10 based on 45 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Let Him Have It?

The movie had a production budget of $3,735,600 and earned $635,064 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Let Him Have It?

The soundtrack was composed by Film Trustees Ltd., British Screen Productions, Canal+, Fine Line Features. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Let Him Have It filmed?

Let Him Have It was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Let Him Have It?

The total runtime of Let Him Have It is 115 minutes.

Is Let Him Have It suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Let Him Have It?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Let Him Have It.

Does Let Him Have It have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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