Let Him Have It
Seen it?1991 | 115 min | Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (84% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office loss and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Just Mercy or Juror #2, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 55 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
84% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$635K worldwide on a $4 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 31K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Peter Medak
- Christopher EcclestonDerek Bentley
- Paul ReynoldsChristopher Craig
- Tom CourtenayWilliam Bentley
- Eileen AtkinsLilian Bentley
- Iain CuthbertsonSir David Maxwell-Fyfe
- Tom BellFairfax
- Clive RevillPierrepoint
- Serena Scott ThomasStella
- Clare HolmanIris Bentley
- Mark McGannNiven Craig