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To Encourage the Others

5.019721h 45mMovieDramaTV Movie

The true story of Derek Bentley, whose conviction and execution for a murder committed by someone else provoked a public revulsion.

DirectorAlan Clarke
WriterDavid Yallop

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Cast · Directed by Alan Clarke

CB
Charles Bolton
Derek Bentley
BH
Billy Hamon
Christopher Craig
RCRoland Culver
Roland Culver
Lord Goddard
PSPhilip Stone
Philip Stone
Humphreys
WPWensley Pithey
Wensley Pithey
Cassels
AL
Arthur Lovegrove
Mr Bentley
CMCarmel McSharry
Carmel McSharry
Mrs Bentley
JR
John Ringham
Parris
KH
Ken Halliwell
McDonald
MSMichael Sheard
Michael Sheard
Insp. Fairfax
CC
Christopher Coll
PC Sydney Miles
DS
Derrick Slater
Harrison

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