
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
| Source | Rating | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| IMDb | 7.1/10 | 53% |
| Rotten Tomatoes | 84% | 26% |
| TMDB | 6.7/1051 votes | 21% |
| Balasaur Score | 74 | 100% |
Key crew
- Peter MedakDirector
- Robert WadeWriter
- Neal PurvisWriter
- Michael KamenOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- 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
- Bert Tyler-MooreVincent Montgomery
- Jack DeamTerry Stringer
























