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Mar 19, 2014 · Timothy Spall gives a stunning performance in this compelling bio-pic of Albert Pierrepoint, Britain's most (in)famous hangman. Following in the footsteps of his father and uncle, Albert Pierrepoint became the most prolific British hangman of the 20th century.
Nov 1, 2007 · Albert Pierrepoint (Timothy Spall) adjusts the noose around Ruth Ellis (Mary Stockley), the last woman hanged in the United Kingdom, in Pierrepoint, the Last Hangman.
Albert Pierrepoint (Timothy Spall) finds great success as Britain's most famous public executioner, and his notoriety rises to a new level after he is selected to hang Nazi war criminals after...
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Jun 5, 2007 · Since Albert Pierrepoint was among Britain’s most prolific (though in point of fact not its last) hangmen – the film credits him with over 608 hangings – there’s good reason for the film’s...
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The film is loosely based on the life of Britain's most prolific hangman, Albert Pierrepoint (played by Timothy Spall), from the time he is trained for the job and accepted onto the list of the country's official hangmen in 1932 until his resignation in 1956.
The movie tells the story of Albert Pierrepoint, Britain's most prolific hangman. This may sound like the plot of a cheap exploitative movie but I can assure you this is a fantastic movie which respects the man, the profession, the people executed and deals with the conflicts this strange profession carries.
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Apr 7, 2006 · Play Trailer. 1940's England. When the world needed a hero, he gave them what they wanted. But history can be cruel. Overview. Following in his father's footsteps, Albert Pierrepoint becomes one of Britain's most prolific executioners, hiding his identity as a grocery deliveryman.