7.1 Drama History

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.
Trailer
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.
Release Date
2005-12-07
Status
Released
Original Title
Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman
Runtime
1h 38m
Original Language
EN
Production Countries
United Kingdom
Production Companies
UK Film Council, Granada Productions
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 practice of hanging. Based on true events.
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