Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman (2005)
R 07 Apr 2006 • Biography, Crime, Drama • 1h 35m
Albert Pierrepoint delivered groceries - and was a hangman. Following in his father's footsteps he quickly became known for his efficiency and compassion, rising to become 'the best in the land'. From early 1933, until the end of his career in 1955, he executed 608 people, including the 'Beasts of Belsen' (war criminals), for which he earned the gratitude of a nation. But by the time he hanged Ruth Ellis, the last woman to be executed in Britain, public sentiments had changed... and so had Pierrepoint.
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Language:
English
Awards:
Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award2 wins & 4 nominations total
Country:
United Kingdom, United States
Metacritic Score:
68
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Box Office Total:
$23,192