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7 April 2006 (UK) moreTagline:
Respected citizen. Loving husband. Professional killer.Plot:
The life and times of Albert Pierrepoint - Britain's most prolific hangman full summary | full synopsisAwards:
2 wins & 4 nominations moreUser Comments:
Having A Swinging Time ... more (34 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Simon Armstrong | ... | Minister | |
| Ann Bell | ... | Violet Van Der Elst | |
| Nicholas Blane | ... | Governor of Strangeways | |
| Clive Brunt | ... | Warder at Strangeways | |
| Cavan Clerkin | ... | George Cooper | |
| James Corden | ... | Kirky | |
| Marie Critchley | ... | Woman in Pub | |
| Neil Fitzmaurice | ... | Cliff the Scouser | |
| Keiran Flynn | ... | Neville | |
| Clive Francis | ... | Field Marshall Montgomery | |
| Christopher Fulford | ... | Sykes | |
| Frances Shergold | ... | Alice | |
| Elizabeth Hopley | ... | Dorothea Waddingham | |
| Peter Jonfield | ... | Mr. Andrews | |
| Bernard Kay | ... | Uncle Tom |
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Pierrepoint (UK) (new title) (USA)Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman (Australia) (DVD title)
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Rated R for disturbing images, nudity and brief sexuality.Parents Guide:
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UK:90 min | Argentina:90 minCountry:
UKLanguage:
EnglishColor:
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1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Dolby DigitalFilming Locations:
Ealing Studios, Ealing, London, England, UKFun Stuff
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Despite the title Pierrepoint was not Britain's last hangman. He retired in the mid 1950s, shortly after executing Ruth Ellis - (see Dance with a Stranger (1985)). Britain never had a "last hangman", as the last two executions before suspension of capital punishment were carried out in different cities at the same time. As the last two people executed were both guilty of the murder of John West, it was decided to carry out sentence at the same time in Aug 1964. In Nov 1965 People were still being sentenced to death. moreGoofs:
Factual errors: Weights of the condemned being expressed in the American way as pounds, rather than the British stones and pounds. Pierrepoint was most meticulous, and would have based all his executions on the UK Home Office table of drops for hanging, which uses British units. moreQuotes:
Albert Pierrepoint: It's not been easy. I've got things in here too[points at head]
Albert Pierrepoint: that I'd rather they weren't there. Oh, aye. I can keep them at bay, yeah. But they're waiting for me. Waiting for me to let my guard down. Waiting all the bloody time they are.
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A Life on the Ocean Wave moreFAQ
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When documenting a true story, criticism is often levied at the film-makers for condensing and twisting true-life events to suit their needs. That may well be the case. Unless the viewer has read first hand accounts of such true-life stories, then the film versions of these events appear stilted and fanciful.
Albert Pierrepoint's story has been well documented in not only his autobiography but by numerous historians and writers. With key events in the film being followed as closely as possible, it must have been nigh on impossible to keep everyone happy. Casting for this film must have been quite an exciting process. With people like Timothy Spall in the lead role, he showed all the care and attention that Pierrepoint was famous for. His wife, played by Juliet Stephenson, was a highly touching character. Although Mrs Pierrepoint never stood out in the original autobiography, Stephenson brings us a strong yet gentile woman, the driving force behind The Hangman. Eddie Marsan's portrayal as 'Tish' was casting at it's best.
A supporting cast of physically interesting character actors blended with superb lighting and set design, make a highly enjoyable and thought provoking film about the rights and wrongs of capital punishment.
The fact that the makers of 'The Last Hangman' managed to cram a fascinating life-long career into 90 minutes must serve as a tribute to their skill and craftsmanship.