A TV journalist revisits a 45-year-old case in "Place of Execution," a 2008 British series. On Netflix, it is released in two parts.
A young girl disappeared from her village 45 years earlier and was never found. Her stepfather was convicted of murdering her and hanged, after her blood was found on his shirt and in a cave, and pornographic photographs of him molesting her were discovered.
The detective on the case, George Bennett (Philip Jackson) agrees to cooperate when TV journalist Catherine Heathcote (Juliet Stevenson) revisits the case for a documentary. However, it soon becomes clear there was more to the case than perhaps was revealed at the time, and the question comes up as to whether the aggressive young detective (played by Lee Ingleby) doctored some evidence.
"Place of Execution" is beyond excellent and leaves one with a moral question to which there is no answer: Does the end justify the means? The acting is wonderful, but first, a word about the amazing casting, particularly of Philip Jackson and Lee Ingleby as the older and young DI Bennett. Completely believable and uncanny - what a resemblance. All of the old/young casting is carefully done.
Juliet Stevenson is excellent as the reporter, who has no idea what she's walking into, Ingleby and Jackson are great as the persistent Bennett. A real standout is the handsome Greg Wise as the missing girl's stepfather. Again, regarding the casting - he had the perfect look for the role - arrogant and cold - and played the role to perfection.
Very satisfying, very absorbing, and the music will keep you on the edge of your seat.
A young girl disappeared from her village 45 years earlier and was never found. Her stepfather was convicted of murdering her and hanged, after her blood was found on his shirt and in a cave, and pornographic photographs of him molesting her were discovered.
The detective on the case, George Bennett (Philip Jackson) agrees to cooperate when TV journalist Catherine Heathcote (Juliet Stevenson) revisits the case for a documentary. However, it soon becomes clear there was more to the case than perhaps was revealed at the time, and the question comes up as to whether the aggressive young detective (played by Lee Ingleby) doctored some evidence.
"Place of Execution" is beyond excellent and leaves one with a moral question to which there is no answer: Does the end justify the means? The acting is wonderful, but first, a word about the amazing casting, particularly of Philip Jackson and Lee Ingleby as the older and young DI Bennett. Completely believable and uncanny - what a resemblance. All of the old/young casting is carefully done.
Juliet Stevenson is excellent as the reporter, who has no idea what she's walking into, Ingleby and Jackson are great as the persistent Bennett. A real standout is the handsome Greg Wise as the missing girl's stepfather. Again, regarding the casting - he had the perfect look for the role - arrogant and cold - and played the role to perfection.
Very satisfying, very absorbing, and the music will keep you on the edge of your seat.