Let Him Have It is a 1991 British film, which was based on the true story of the case against
Derek Bentley, who was hanged for murder under controversial circumstances on 28 January 1953. While Bentley did not directly play a role in the murder of
PC Sidney Miles, he received the greater punishment than the gunman (who was 16). It stars
Christopher Eccleston as Bentley, with
Paul Reynolds,
Tom Courtenay and
Tom Bell, directed by
Peter Medak.