LET HIM HAVE IT PART 2

"Let him have it." These words, uttered during a shootout by 19-year-old Derek Bentley, sealed his fate. But what did they mean? Was Derek telling Chris Craig, his psychotic partner, to shoot an approaching cop... or, as the defense contended, did he just want Chris to give the policeman the gun? This film, based on a true story, follows the controversial trial that ended with Bentley's execution -- despite the fact that he was epileptic and severely retarded. (Craig, at 16 years of age, was too young to be killed under British law.) The ensuing public outcry eventually led to the abolition of England's death penalty.

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[Kelly14UK]

"The Law's an ass" - Shakespeare.

[JackHarriso99]

ive cried so many times because of this film

[Mellenzz95]

He is so so cute in this! No wonder I cried my eyes out at the end ):

[SazzyRazzy]

@yevrah66 In the film world of this story that might be true, although Derek would have to have left the house eventually. The real life story is a bit different though.

[yevrah66]

I know i should'nt really say this and that I will get moaned at by someone for it but surely derek's sister making him leave the house led to him meeting craig which led to the shooting.

[Aidankiwi]

What I find really sad is that his sister fought for 40+ years to have his name cleared. She died in 1996 but the conviction wasn't overturned until 1998. In 1992 then Tory Home Secretary Kenneth Clarke could have recommended a pardon based on evidence presented to him, he didn't even bother to look at the evidence then lied to the media about it.

[christophermeldon]

this is so sad and should be remembered forever.

[kamelion7]

@zipper3765 Her name is Serena Scott Thomas

[kamelion7]

@paramore7797 It is 'Wheel of Fortune' by Kay Starr

[dirtynuke]

Poor boy

[zipper3765]

@JRGrange25 I can't find the name of the actress that plays the divine shop girl -- do you know it?

[KAtrinaaaaGiant]

@paramore7797 wheel of fortune by kay starr