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Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman

“1940's England. When the world needed a hero, he gave them what they wanted. But history can be cruel.”

★ 7.1(82)20051h 38m

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Good to know

Director: Adrian Shergold
Release date: 2005-12-07
Runtime: 1h 38m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: UK Film Council

Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman — trailer

About Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman

Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman is a 2005 movie in the Drama and History genres, directed by Adrian Shergold, starring Timothy Spall, Juliet Stevenson and Mary Stockley. It has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.1/10 from 82 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman in Sweden — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

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

Nicholas Blane

Governor of Strangeways

Clive Brunt

Warder at Strangeways

Themes & keywords

englandbiographybased on true storyhangmanexecutionercapital punishment1940s1950s

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman in Sweden?+

Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Sweden. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman on Netflix?+

Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman is not on Netflix in Sweden right now.

How long is Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman?+

Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).

Who stars in Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman?+

Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman stars Timothy Spall, Juliet Stevenson, Mary Stockley, Lizzie Hopley and Joyia Fitch.

When did Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman come out?+

Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman is a 2005 movie directed by Adrian Shergold.

What genre is Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman?+

Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman is Drama and History film.

Who directed Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman?+

Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman was directed by Adrian Shergold.