The Hangman

[Sgt Sunshine]

I've racked my brains (whats left of them) to try to remember the title of this recent film....

Its a British film made in the last few years, about a famous "hangman".

I think the title maybe his surname.........

I think it covers period 40's-mid 60's??

Film came out within last five years.........

Cheers

Sgt S

[CaptainWaggett]

Pierrepoint released in the US as The Last Hangman. Not something I expected to enjoy but really gripping stuff.

[Euryale]

The Last Hangman?



E.

[Sgt Sunshine]

Cheers Cap (although you were both right) thats the one

It has an excellent write up on IMDB. I shall look forward to seeing if its historically accurate............

Thanks again......its on my "too watch" list....

Sgt S

[Mark O]

name='Euryale']The Last Hangman?



E.

That's the American title for Pierrepoint, bought it myself from Play.com for around a fiver, I enjoyed the film as a period piece, but not the subject matter, it's very authentic, and both Timothy Spall and Juliet Stephenson are excellent as usual.

[Sgt Sunshine]

name='Mark O']That's the American title for Pierrepoint, bought it myself from Play.com for around a fiver, I enjoyed the film as a period piece, but not the subject matter, it's very authentic, and both Timothy Spall and Juliet Stephenson are excellent as usual.

Yes I'm the same Mark, I'm not in favour of the death penalty (yes I know, I know)..but I've heard its an excellent film......

I recently enjoyed "Vera Drake" and know this is set in a similar time......

Will see if its available on Amazon........

Cheers

Sgt S

[CaptainWaggett]

name='Sgt Sunshine']Yes I'm the same Mark, I'm not in favour of the death penalty (yes I know, I know)..but I've heard its an excellent film......

I recently enjoyed "Vera Drake" and know this is set in a similar time......

Will see if its available on Amazon........

Cheers

Sgt S

I don't think it's really a film which would give much pleasure to supporters of the death penalty

[mallee59]

I agree captain, excellent performances especially from Tim....



IIRC Sid Dernley lived near me in Mansfield, he assisted Pierrepoint and had a collection of hangmans memorabilia in the cellar of one of his homes...