Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman
"1940's England. When the world needed a hero, he gave them what they wanted. But history can be cruel."
Originally released in 2005. Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman is a drama/history film. directed by Adrian Shergold.
Starring Timothy Spall, Juliet Stevenson, and Mary Stockley
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 7, 2005
20 years ago
Runtime
1h 38m
98 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (80 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Timothy Spall
as Albert Pierrepoint
Juliet Stevenson
as Annie Pierrepoint
Mary Stockley
as Ruth Ellis
Lizzie Hopley
as Dorothea Waddingham
Joyia Fitch
as Elizabeth Volkenrath
Sheyla Shehovich
as Irma Grese
Simon Armstrong
as Minister
Ann Bell
as Violet Van Der Elst
Tobias Menzies
as Lieutenant Llewelyn
Eddie Marsan
as James 'Tish' Corbitt
![[MADO] poster](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/kWo2TPGjE7ypdBidtUghpxVFsV2.jpg)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- UK Film Council
- Granada Productions
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 inadv...
Who directed Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman?
Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman was directed by Adrian Shergold.
How long is Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman?
Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
When was Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman released?
Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman was released on December 7, 2005 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman?
The main cast of Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman includes Timothy Spall, Juliet Stevenson, Mary Stockley, Lizzie Hopley, Joyia Fitch.