Let Him Have It
"The shocking story of an unbelievable miscarriage of justice."
Originally released in 1991. Let Him Have It is a drama film. directed by Peter Medak.
Starring Christopher Eccleston, Paul Reynolds, and Tom Courtenay
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 4, 1991
34 years ago
Runtime
1h 55m
115 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (46 votes)
Budget
$3.7M
Production budget
Box Office
$635.1K
0.2x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $3,735,600
- Revenue
- $635,064
Production Companies
- Film Trustees Ltd.
- British Screen Productions
- Canal+
- Fine Line Features
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Let Him Have It about?
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 t...
Who directed Let Him Have It?
Let Him Have It was directed by Peter Medak.
How long is Let Him Have It?
Let Him Have It has a runtime of 1 hours and 55 minutes (115 minutes total).
When was Let Him Have It released?
Let Him Have It was released on October 4, 1991 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Let Him Have It?
The main cast of Let Him Have It includes Christopher Eccleston, Paul Reynolds, Tom Courtenay, Eileen Atkins, Iain Cuthbertson.