The Last Hangman
Synopsis
The opportunity is a dream come true for Albert and he makes the trip to London. The journey marks the beginning of the incredible career of the world's most famous executioner, who will one day officiate at the hangings of some of Britain's most notorious murderers including John George Haigh, the acid bath murderer, and Ruth Ellis, the last woman to be hanged in Britain.
Details
- Year
- 2006
- Type of film
- Features
- Running time
- 90 mins
- Format
- 35mm
- Director
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Adrian Shergold
- Producer
- Andy Harries, Jeff Pope
- Editor
- Tania Reddin
- Screenwriter
- Jeff Pope, Bob Mills
- Director of Photography
- Danny Cohen
- Production Designer
- Candida Otton
- Sound
- Reginald Mills
- Composer
- Martin Phipps
- Principal cast
- Timothy Spall, Juliet Stevenson, Eddie Marsan
Genre
Categories
Production Status
Production Company
Granada Television
16th Floor - LTVC / Upper GroundLondon SE1 9LT
UK
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christine.langan@granadamedia.com
Sales Company
Capitol Films
23 Queensdale PlaceLondon W11 4SQ
UK
T+44 (0)20 7471 6000
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