Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman
2005, English. Directed by Adrian Shergold.
1940's England. When the world needed a hero, he gave them what they wanted. But history can be cruel.
Following in his father's footsteps, Albert Pierrepoint becomes one of Britain's most prolific executioners, hiding his identity as a grocery deliveryman. But when his ambition to be the best inadvertently exposes his gruesome secret, he becomes a minor celebrity & faces a public outcry against the practice of hanging. Based on true events.
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman is streaming on Philo, AMC Plus, and Sundance Now in India.
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Cast & crew
- Adrian ShergoldDirector
- Timothy SpallAlbert Pierrepoint
- Juliet StevensonAnnie Pierrepoint
- Mary StockleyRuth Ellis
- Lizzie HopleyDorothea Waddingham
- Joyia FitchElizabeth Volkenrath
- Sheyla ShehovichIrma Grese
- Simon ArmstrongMinister
- Ann BellViolet Van Der Elst
- Tobias MenziesLieutenant Llewelyn
- Eddie MarsanJames 'Tish' Corbitt
- Nicholas BlaneGovernor of Strangeways
- Clive BruntWarder at Strangeways
Details
- Released
- 7 December 2005
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Jeff Pope, Bob Mills
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What Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman is based on
Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman is based on a true story.
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Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman: quick answers
Is Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 85 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman?
Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Does Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman yet.
Which OTT platform is Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman on?
Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman is streaming on Philo, AMC Plus, and Sundance Now in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman?
If you liked Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman, try Oranges and Sunshine, Milada, The Stanford Prison Experiment.
Who directed Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman?
Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman (2005) was directed by Adrian Shergold and stars Timothy Spall, Juliet Stevenson, Mary Stockley.
What is Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman based on?
Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman is based on a true story.