Overview

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.

Cast

Christopher Eccleston, Paul Reynolds, Tom Courtenay, Eileen Atkins, Iain Cuthbertson, Tom Bell, Clive Revill, Serena Scott Thomas

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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 to their involvement in the true case which would forever shake England's belief in capital punishment.

When was "Let Him Have It" released?

Let Him Have It was released in 1991.

Who stars in "Let Him Have It"?

The cast includes Christopher Eccleston, Paul Reynolds, Tom Courtenay, Eileen Atkins.