Rent Pierrepoint (2005)
3.9 of 5 from 218 ratings
1h 31min
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- Synopsis:
"Pierrepoint" is the gripping and dramatic true-life story of Albert Pierrepoint (Timothy Spall), Britain's most notorious hangman. Following in the footsteps of his father and uncle before him, Albert joins the 'family business' in 1934. Living a secret life as a master hangman, as well as a humble grocery deliveryman and loyal husband, Pierrepoint's reputation as the most highly regarded executioner in the land results in him executing some of Britain's most infamous murderers including Derek Bentley and Ruth Ellis (Mary Stockley), and also the Nazi war criminals convicted at the Nuremberg Trials. But the media coverage from these shatters Pierrepoint's closely guarded anonymity turning him into a minor celebrity. As his two lives collide, and public opinion turns against capital punishment, Pierrepoint troubled by his notoriety is ready to give it all up, but fate has other plans in store for him. - Actors:
- Timothy Spall, Juliet Stevenson, Eddie Marsan, Simon Armstrong, Ann Bell, Nicholas Blane, Clive Brunt, Cavan Clerkin, James Corden, Marie Critchley, Neil Fitzmaurice, Keiran Flynn, Clive Francis, Christopher Fulford, Frances Shergold, Lizzie Hopley, Peter Jonfield, Bernard Kay, Dominic Kemp, Claire Keelan
- Directors:
- Adrian Shergold
- Producers:
- Christine Langan
- Writers:
- Bob Mills, Jeff Pope
- Others:
- Christine Langan
- Aka:
- Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman / The Last Hangman
- Studio:
- Lionsgate Films
- Genres:
- Drama
- Collections:
- Behind Bars: Visit These Essential Prison Films, Films & TV by topic
- BBFC:
- Release Date:
- 07/12/2009
- Run Time:
- 91 minutes
- Languages:
- English Audio Description Dolby Digital 2.0, English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
- Subtitles:
- English, English Hard of Hearing
- DVD Regions:
- Region 2
- Formats:
- Pal
- Aspect Ratio:
- Widescreen 1.78:1 / 16:9
- Colour:
- Colour
- BLU-RAY Regions:
- B
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Reviews (6) of Pierrepoint
Quietly shocking - Pierrepoint review by CP Customer
Superbly acted look at the life of Albert Pierrepoint, which tales place between the 1930's and (I think) late 50's. A seemingly morbid tale, it is nonetheless fascinating to see how Pierrpoint goes from 'national hero' to 'immoral butcher' as society's thinking about capital punishment changes. Timothy Spall is absolutely brilliant and the end of the film is shockingly tragic.
4 out of 6 members found this review helpful.
Thought provoking - Pierrepoint review by Pete W
Superb performance by Timothy Spall who shows us the humane side of an executioner and the eventual trauma which his profession causes to those who carry it out and their families. The film evokes the atmosphere of the 1930s to 1950s when capital punishment was an accepted part of everyday life but by the mid 1950s we see the unease caused by executions of innocent men like Evans and Bentley and of women - Ruth Ellis in particular. A strong cast all round. Based on fact, only one incident appears improbable but may be true for all I know. Recommended for those who enjoy a thought provoking film on a serious topic, well acted.
3 out of 4 members found this review helpful.
Pierrepoint - Pierrepoint review by JB
This is a great film and superbly acted by Timothy Small. Pierrepoint took pride in his work right until the end never showing his feelings towards those who faced the hangman. The film showed Pierrepoint was slick in his approach and quick, and had a humane approach to his work.
1 out of 1 members found this review helpful.