Let Him Have It

(1991)Directed by Peter Medak115 minDrama
The shocking story of an unbelievable miscarriage of justice.

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.

Christopher Ecclestonas Derek Bentley
Paul Reynoldsas Christopher Craig
Tom Courtenayas William Bentley
Eileen Atkinsas Lilian Bentley
Iain Cuthbertsonas Sir David Maxwell-Fyfe
Tom Bellas Fairfax
Clive Revillas Pierrepoint
Clare Holmanas Iris Bentley
Mark McGannas Niven Craig
Bert Tyler-Mooreas Vincent Montgomery
Jack Deamas Terry Stringer
Linda Bassettas Mrs. Miles
Karl Johnsonas Parris
James Villiersas Cassels
Michael Goughas Lord Goddard
Bill Deanas Foreman of the Jury
Edward Hardwickeas Approved School Principal
Charlie Creed-Milesas Second Boy in School
Walter Sparrowas Nightwatchman
Murray Melvinas Secondary School Teacher
Peter Jonfieldas Butcher
Rudolph Walkeras West Indian Driver
Peter Eyreas Humphries