Let Him Have It
Watch TrailerIn 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.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1991 |
| Country | United Kingdom, France |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Peter Medak |
| Runtime | 115 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.7/10 (47 votes) |
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The film powerfully contrasts Derek Bentley's childlike vulnerability with the rigid, unforgiving machinery of the British justice system. The performances, particularly by Eccleston and Reynolds, forge a heartbreaking dynamic that anchors the legal drama in palpable human tragedy.
What lingers after the credits roll is a profound sense of institutional failure and a haunting question about the true meaning of guilt and mercy. It's a sobering, emotionally charged experience. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Peter Medak
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