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Let Him Have It By Katja Rackin 'Let him have it' directed by Peter Medak is based on a controversial true story about the crime committed by Christopher Craig and Derek Bentley. Two policemen were shot on the rooftop and one was killed. Although the events actually happened the film is biased towards Derek Bentley as the film shows Bentley only witnessing the happenings, whereas Craig is fully responsible for the policeman's death and various scenes are included, persuading the viewer to agree with the directors opinions. The director shows Derek's side of the story and also shows him as a likeable character rather than a criminal. His family is overprotective because of his epilepsy which makes Derek seem vulnerable, meaning Christopher Craig could easily take advantage of him, which is how the director wants to portray the story. Throughout the film the presentation of Derek Bentley's character shows a helpless...

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