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National Theatre Live: Hangmen (2016)

Movie ★ 8.0 160 min

Comedy Drama

In his small pub in the northern English town of Oldham, Harry is something of a local celebrity. But what's the second-best hangman in England to do on the day they've abolished hanging? Amongst the cub reporters and pub regulars dying to hear Harry's reaction to the news, his old assistant Syd and the peculiar Mooney lurk with very different motives for their visit.

Matthew Dunster Director Martin McDonagh Writer Ross MacGibbon Director

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Quick facts

Released
March 3, 2016
Runtime
160 min
IMDb
tt6447372
Language
Studio
National Theatre

Themes

Cast

David Morrissey David Morrissey Harry Johnny Flynn Johnny Flynn Mooney Andy Nyman Andy Nyman Syd Bronwyn James Bronwyn James Shirley Sally Rogers Sally Rogers Alice Craig Parkinson Craig Parkinson Inspector Fry Ryan Pope Ryan Pope Charlie Simon Rouse Simon Rouse Arthur Tony Hirst Tony Hirst Bill James Dryden James Dryden Clegg John Hodgkinson John Hodgkinson Albert Josef Davies Josef Davies Hennessy Mark Rose Guard

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Frequently asked questions

What is National Theatre Live: Hangmen about?
In his small pub in the northern English town of Oldham, Harry is something of a local celebrity. But what's the second-best hangman in England to do on the day they've abolished hanging? Amongst the cub reporters and pub regulars dying to hear Harry's reaction to the news, his old assistant Syd and the peculiar Mooney lurk with very different motives for their visit.
Who directed National Theatre Live: Hangmen?
National Theatre Live: Hangmen was directed by Matthew Dunster, Ross MacGibbon.
Who stars in National Theatre Live: Hangmen?
National Theatre Live: Hangmen stars David Morrissey, Johnny Flynn, Andy Nyman, Bronwyn James.
When was National Theatre Live: Hangmen released?
National Theatre Live: Hangmen is a 2016 comedy, drama film.
Where can I watch National Theatre Live: Hangmen?
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