Let Him Have It
An absorbing drama based on the true story of Derek Bentley, a slow-witted youth who was pulled into a life of crime in post war England, and sentenced to death for a murder actually committed by his cohort. Tour de force performances by Christopher Eccleston, Paul Reynolds and Tom Courtenay.
Year: 1992
Genre: True Stories, Film Festivals 1992, Legal Eagles
Country: UK
Director: Peter Medak
Starring: Christopher Eccleston, Paul Reynolds, Tom Courtenay
Duration: 110 Minutes
Rating: M - Contains offensive language.
7.3/10
Location in store: Drama
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