Let Him Have It 1991
“The shocking story of an unbelievable miscarriage of justice.”
What is Let Him Have It?
Topic: Film "Let Him Have It" (1991). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1991
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 115 minutes
- Release date
- Oct 4, 1991
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United Kingdom, France
- Studios
- Film Trustees Ltd., British Screen Productions, Le Studio Canal+
- Budget
- $3,735,600
- Revenue
- $635,064
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.7/10 from 51 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~115 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Film Trustees Ltd., British Screen Productions, Le Studio Canal+
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Topic: Film "Let Him Have It" (1991).
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Title: Let Him Have It
Year: 1991
Genre: Drama / British drama film
Director: Peter Medak
Cast: Christopher Eccleston, Paul Reynolds, Tom Courtenay, Tom Bell
Setting: 1950s England
Plot: 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. Their friendship leads to involvement in a true case.
Historical Context: Based on the true story of Derek Bentley, who was convicted of the murder of a police officer by joint enterprise and was hanged in 1953 under controversial circumstances. The case shook England's belief in capital punishment.
Runtime: 1h 55m
Release Date (GB): 10/04/1991
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“A gripping exploration of drama that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is Let Him Have It worth watching?
Let Him Have It holds a community rating of 6.7/10 based on 51 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Let Him Have It and when was it released?
Let Him Have It is a feature film with a runtime of 115 minutes. It was released in 1991. Release status: Released.
Who directed Let Him Have It?
Let Him Have It was directed by Peter Medak.
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