Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman(2005)
1940's England. When the world needed a hero, he gave them what they wanted. But history can be cruel.
Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman Synopsis
Following in his father's footsteps, Albert Pierrepoint becomes one of Britain's most prolific executioners, hiding his identity as a grocery deliveryman. But when his ambition to be the best inadvertently exposes his gruesome secret, he becomes a minor celebrity & faces a public outcry against the practice of hanging. Based on true events.
Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman (2005) is a drama and history film directed by Adrian Shergold, released on December 7, 2005 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars Timothy Spall, Juliet Stevenson, Mary Stockley and Lizzie Hopley. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 84 ratings.
- Director:
- Adrian Shergold
- Writers:
- Jeff Pope, Bob Mills
- Producers:
- Christine Langan
- Cinematographer:
- Danny Cohen
- Composer:
- Martin Phipps
- Production:
- UK Film Council, Granada Productions
- Status:
- Released
Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman (2005) Trailer
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Pierrepoint - The Last Hangman
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Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman Cast & Crew
Main cast
Timothy Spall
as Albert Pierrepoint
Juliet Stevenson
as Annie Pierrepoint
Mary Stockley
as Ruth Ellis
Lizzie Hopley
as Dorothea Waddingham
Joyia Fitch
as Elizabeth Volkenrath
Sheyla Shehovich
as Irma Grese
Simon Armstrong
as Minister
- Ann Bell
Ann Bell
as Violet Van Der Elst
Tobias Menzies
as Lieutenant Llewelyn
Eddie Marsan
as James 'Tish' Corbitt
Nicholas Blane
as Governor of Strangeways
Clive Brunt
as Warder at Strangeways
Key crew
Directed by Adrian Shergold, written by Jeff Pope and Bob Mills, produced by Christine Langan.
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Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 84 ratings.
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Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman online?
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Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman (2005) is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, AMC+ and Sundance Now, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman?
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The main cast of Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman (2005) includes Timothy Spall, Juliet Stevenson, Mary Stockley, Lizzie Hopley and Joyia Fitch. The film was directed by Adrian Shergold. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman released?
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Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman was released on December 7, 2005 and runs for 1h 38m.
Is Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman worth watching?
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Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman (2005) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 84 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman?
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Yes. The official Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.