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Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 0014381162226
Format: Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, Widescreen, NTSC
Label: Image Entertainment
Manufacturer: Image Entertainment
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Image Entertainment
Region Code: 1
Release Date: December 13, 2005
Running Time: 115 minutes
Sales Rank: 42454
Studio: Image Entertainment
Theatrical Release Date: 1992-01
Editorial Review:
Description:
The shocking true story that rocked England comes to the screen in this searing drama about crime and a travesty of justice. In the 1950s, mentally challenged Derek Bentley becomes friends with dangerous, gun-toting Chris Craig, who idolizes gangster films and dreams of rising in the crime world. However, one violent night will change their destinies forever and lead them to a courtroom where the entire future of the country is about to be changed. Starring Christopher Eccleston (28 Days Later, The Others, TV's Doctor Who, Gone in Sixty Seconds) in his first lead role Featuring Tom Courtenay> (Doctor Zhivago, Billy Liar), Eileen Atkins (Cold Mountain, Gosford Park), Paul Reynolds (Croupier, The Beastmaster), Michael Gough (Tim Burton's Corpse Bride, Batman) From acclaimed director Peter Medak (The Ruling Class, Romeo Is Bleeding, The Changeling) SPECIAL FEATURES: Brand New Digital Anamorphic Transfer - New Audio Commentary with Director Peter Medak - Theatrical Trailer
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating: - Craig and Bentley.
I am old enough to remember the case. A miscarriage of justice if ever there was one. The DVD is brilliant. Well worth buying. Enjoy.
Rating: - A Warning for Parents of Special Needs Children
This is the heart wrenching tale of what happens when an intellectually delayed young man, starving for social interaction, gets mixed up with characters likely to socialize with intellectually delayed young men. Not to give too much away, but the protagonist, Derek Bently, is mentally slow, but comes from a good, loving family. Due to his special needs, he doesn't have any peers to interact with (besides his sister). The result is that some low-life juvenile hooligans use him in the participation ... Read More
Rating: - Definitely a gotta have it!
A haunting drama, based on a true story, which takes you back into the past of 1950's London to follow the life of Derek Bently (Christopher Eccleston). Christopher Eccleston's portrayal is quite realistic and draws you into Derek's plight (I'm a RN and I had to fight not to spring to Chris's aid during his scenes where he seized as Derek- yes, they were THAT convincing). Fair warning, if you cry at movies, have the tissues handy. If you are a new or long time fan of Christopher Eccleston, you have ... Read More
Rating: - depressing, realistic look at a justice case gone wrong.
christopher plays the main character put to death for a crime he didn't do.
he was hanged for it.
mixing in with the wrong set of people, he finds himself the
center of conviction for a man's death in a shooting.
a "friend" of his is on a rooftop with him, being chased by
police. his friend points the gun at the guy. the cop says
to hand the gun over. he refuses. then christopher, not wanting
any more trouble with the law, says "let him have it"----
meaning ... Read More
Rating: - A Magnificent Achievement!!!
I won't bother telling the plot of this film since so many other reviewers have outlined it in great detail. I will only say there is no greater cinematic indictment of the death penalty than this devastating film. What gives it special significance, of course, is that it is based on a true case - a case that eventually led to abolition of capital punishment in Great Britain. I shutter to think of the number of innocent people executed in countries (including the so-called "civilized" United States) practicing ... Read More
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