Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman

1940's England. When the world needed a hero, he gave them what they wanted. But history can be cruel.

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Drama
History

Overview

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.

Details

Status: Released
Release date: December 7, 2005
Original language: English
Spoken languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom
Production: UK Film Council,Granada Productions
Cast: David Davies,Joyia Fitch,Nicholas Blane,Bernard Kay,Sheyla Shehovich,Jack Lord,Ben McKay,Robin Soans,Ann Bell,Frances Shergoldand 23 more
Director: Adrian Shergold
Writer: Bob Mills,Jeff Pope
Producer: Christine Langan,Paul Trijbits,Jeff Pope,Andy Harries,Rebecca Eaton
Cinematography: Danny Cohen
Music: Martin Phipps
Budget: Not recorded
Revenue: Not recorded
IMDb: tt0462477