Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman (2005)
1940's England. When the world needed a hero, he gave them what they wanted. But history can be cruel.
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.
Director: Adrian Shergold
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 98 min
Release Date: December 7, 2005
Cast
- Timothy Spall - Albert Pierrepoint
- Juliet Stevenson - Annie Pierrepoint
- Mary Stockley - Ruth Ellis
- Lizzie Hopley - Dorothea Waddingham
- Joyia Fitch - Elizabeth Volkenrath
- Sheyla Shehovich - Irma Grese
- Simon Armstrong - Minister
- Ann Bell - Violet Van Der Elst
- Tobias Menzies - Lieutenant Llewelyn
- Eddie Marsan - James 'Tish' Corbitt
Screenplay
Music: Martin Phipps
Cinematography: Danny Cohen
Editing: Tania Reddin
Production: UK Film Council, Granada Productions
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Inspiring True Stories, Historical Figures and Biographies, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics
Keywords
england, biography, based on true story, hangman, executioner, capital punishment, 1940s, 1950s
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman about?
- 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.
- Who directed Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman?
- Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman was directed by Adrian Shergold.
- Who stars in Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman?
- Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman stars Timothy Spall, Juliet Stevenson, Mary Stockley, Lizzie Hopley, Joyia Fitch, Sheyla Shehovich.
- How long is Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman?
- Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
- What genre is Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman?
- Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman is a Drama, History film.
- Where was Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman produced?
- Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman?
- The themes of Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman include: Inspiring True Stories, Historical Figures and Biographies, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics.