Let Him Have It(1991)
The shocking story of an unbelievable miscarriage of justice.
Let Him Have It Synopsis
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.
Let Him Have It (1991) is a drama film directed by Peter Medak, released on October 4, 1991 with a runtime of 1h 55m. It stars Christopher Eccleston, Paul Reynolds, Tom Courtenay and Eileen Atkins. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 51 ratings.
- Director:
- Peter Medak
- Writers:
- Robert Wade, Neal Purvis
- Producers:
- Robert Warr, Luc Roeg
- Cinematographer:
- Oliver Stapleton
- Composer:
- Michael Kamen
- Production:
- Film Trustees Ltd., British Screen Productions, Le Studio Canal+, Vivid
- Budget:
- $3,735,600
- Revenue:
- $635,064
- Status:
- Released
Let Him Have It (1991) Trailer
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Let Him Have It Cast & Crew
Main 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
Bert Tyler-Moore
as Vincent Montgomery
Jack Deam
as Terry Stringer
Key crew
Directed by Peter Medak, written by Robert Wade and Neal Purvis, produced by Robert Warr and Luc Roeg.
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Let Him Have It Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 51 ratings.
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Let Him Have It – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Let Him Have It online?
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Let Him Have It (1991) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Let Him Have It?
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The main cast of Let Him Have It (1991) includes Christopher Eccleston, Paul Reynolds, Tom Courtenay, Eileen Atkins and Iain Cuthbertson. The film was directed by Peter Medak. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Let Him Have It released?
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Let Him Have It was released on October 4, 1991 and runs for 1h 55m.
Is Let Him Have It worth watching?
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Let Him Have It (1991) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 51 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Let Him Have It?
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