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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."

7.020051h 38mEN
DramaHistory

Directed by Adrian Shergold

Rating

7.0/10

Runtime

1h 38m

Language

EN

Release

December 7, 2005

Director

Adrian Shergold

Official Trailer

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Overview

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 ...

Cast

Timothy Spall

Timothy Spall

Albert Pierrepoint

Juliet Stevenson

Juliet Stevenson

Annie Pierrepoint

Mary Stockley

Mary Stockley

Ruth Ellis

Lizzie Hopley

Lizzie Hopley

Dorothea Waddingham

Joyia Fitch

Joyia Fitch

Elizabeth Volkenrath

Sheyla Shehovich

Sheyla Shehovich

Irma Grese

Simon Armstrong

Simon Armstrong

Minister

Ann Bell

Ann Bell

Violet Van Der Elst

Tobias Menzies

Tobias Menzies

Lieutenant Llewelyn

Eddie Marsan

Eddie Marsan

James 'Tish' Corbitt

Nicholas Blane

Nicholas Blane

Governor of Strangeways

Clive Brunt

Clive Brunt

Warder at Strangeways

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman (2005), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

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.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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