Let Him Have It

1991 · 1h 55m · Released

Drama

In 1950s England, slow-witted Derek Bentley falls in with a group of petty criminals led by Chris Craig, a teenager with a fondness for American gangster films. Chris and Derek's friendship leads to their involvement in the true case which would forever shake England's belief in capital punishment.

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6.6 The Movie Database

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Where to stream Let Him Have It

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Top cast and crew

Peter Medak Director

Christopher Eccleston Derek Bentley

Paul Reynolds Christopher Craig

Tom Courtenay William Bentley

Eileen Atkins Lilian Bentley

Iain Cuthbertson Sir David Maxwell-Fyfe

Tom Bell Fairfax

Clive Revill Pierrepoint

Serena Scott Thomas Stella

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Frequently asked questions about Let Him Have It

Where can I watch Let Him Have It in the United States?

Let Him Have It is not on a subscription streaming service in the United States at the moment, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.

What are the ratings for Let Him Have It?

Let Him Have It scores 6.6 on The Movie Database.

Who stars in Let Him Have It?

Let Him Have It stars Christopher Eccleston, Paul Reynolds, Tom Courtenay, Eileen Atkins, and Iain Cuthbertson. Peter Medak is the director.

How long is Let Him Have It?

Let Him Have It runs 1h 55m (115 minutes).

When did Let Him Have It come out?

Let Him Have It was released on October 4, 1991.

Which studio made Let Him Have It?

Let Him Have It was produced by Film Trustees Ltd., British Screen Productions, and Le Studio Canal+ in the United Kingdom and France.

What was the budget for Let Him Have It?

Let Him Have It was made on a budget of $3,735,600.

How much did Let Him Have It make at the box office?

Let Him Have It grossed $635,064 worldwide, against a budget of $3,735,600.

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