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A large, somewhat awkward man of simple manners, Albert Pierrepoint is like just any other decent, working-class fellow when we first encounter him. Then he goes for an interview at the local prison t...( read more 
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MCT:August 30, 2008
Timothy Spall was simply brilliant in the title role. It was fascinating to watch the detirmination of the hangman and what it was like back in the days of capital punishment.
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MCT:August 28, 2008omg i loved this movie
wasnt sure if timothy spall could do a leading role in a movie especially one that was thispopular and moving
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MCT:February 28, 2008
Brooding character study based on the true story of Albert Pierrepoint, who served as the chief hangman in England from 1933-1955. Timothy Spall (Vanilla Sky) gives a brilliant performance as the quiet, methodical Pierrepoint, who goes about his work with deadly efficiency. In fact, he becomes such an efficient and effective executioner, that he's called upon by Field Marshall Montgomery when the Allies need someone to dispatch a group of Nazi war criminals. On his arrival in Germany, he's taken aback when he learns he will have to do as many as 13 executions in one day. But being the dedicated civil servant that he is, he soldiers on, often performing two hangings simultaneously, since "What Monty wants, Monty will get". But you can see that it takes a toll on him. When he arrives home from Germany, he's informed by his wife (Juliet Stevenson) that his identity, which has traditionally been kept secret has been discovered by the media, which causes him great concern. When a storm of protest over capital punishment arises in Britain, he becomes the focal point for the protestors, which causes him to have serious doubts about his chosen occupation, leading to his eventual resignation. The film moves along nicely, and the hangings are very effectively staged. Juliet Stevenson gives an excellent performance as Pierrepoint's wife Annie, but Timothy Spall commands the screen in the performance of his career. Worth seeing for that alone.
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MCT:November 19, 2007
The performances are great, but I though we would see more. More of the prejudice he had to deal with, more of the technique he used, just more. But it was indeed a very good movie.
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MCT:November 10, 2007
The story on a man who became the top executioner workin for the prison systems in Britain and Germany during World World II . A major incident changed him which led to his resignation.
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MCT:July 7, 2007
An interesting look at the true story of Albert Pierrepoint, Britain's most notorious hangman, a great performance from Timothy Spall and great supporting role from Juliet Stevenson. Gave an insight into capital punishment from the executioner's point and public opinion against capital punishment.
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MCT:June 22, 2007Wonderful set piece about a man and his job. Just happens his job is hangman at the local prison. There's tension and a few laughs and the usual soul searching, but Timothy Spall pulls off the role of Albert Pierrepoint with aplomb. Fantastic.
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MCT:June 2, 2007
Saw it in Britain, amazing film, very powerful, though I think its significance may be lost on most Americans.
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MCT:March 22, 2007
For something a little differant. Great film, excillent true story. Tim Spall shines in this movie. Even better with a bottle of good red wine!
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MCT:December 28, 2006
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