Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman Movie (2005)
The life and times of Albert Pierrepoint - Britain's most prolific hangman.
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.
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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A totally absorbing movie on the life and career of one of the U.K.'s most famous hangmen, Albert Pierrepoint.
Timothy Spall gives an incredible performance as the compassionate and quietly spoken man who, despite his grisly job manages to convey some compassion to his 'subjects' and finally succumbs to the years of an emotional rollercoaster. The final straw comes when he has to execute his best friend, and also Ruth Ellis, the last woman to hang in the UK.
A really good movie.
Timothy Spall gives an incredible performance as the compassionate and quietly spoken man who, despite his grisly job manages to convey some compassion to his 'subjects' and finally succumbs to the years of an emotional rollercoaster. The final straw comes when he has to execute his best friend, and also Ruth Ellis, the last woman to hang in the UK.
A really good movie.
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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.Details
- Rated: R
- Runtime: 1:35 hours
- Genre: Biography, Crime, Drama
- Director: Adrian Shergold
- Writer: Bob Mills (screenplay), Jeff Pope (screenplay)
- Actors: Simon Armstrong, Ann Bell, Nicholas Blane, Clive Brunt
- Language: English
- Country: UK, USA
- Awards: 2 wins & 4 nominations
- Production Company: IFC First Take
- ASIN: B000GJ0NTS
- Year Released: 2005
- Release Date: Apr 6, 2006
- DVD Date: Oct 29, 2007
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