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The Life and Crimes of William Palmer

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The Life and Crimes of William Palmer

9.5

3h 0m

1998

Synopsis

Keith Allen plays William Palmer in this true story of a Victorian-era English surgeon who uses poison to settle scores and ward off debt. William lacks a sense of regret, even after killing his wife, brother and three of his own children.

Director

Alan Dossor

DramaCrime

based on true storyvictorian englandmurderdoctor

Cast & Crew

Keith Allen

Keith Allen

as Dr. William Palmer

Jayne Ashbourne

Jayne Ashbourne

as Annie Palmer

Linda Bassett

Linda Bassett

as Mary Thornton

Judy Cornwell

Judy Cornwell

as Mrs. Palmer

Richard Coyle

Richard Coyle

as John Parsons Cook

Ben Miles

Ben Miles

as Thomas Palmer

Dominic Borrelli

Dominic Borrelli

as Samuel Cheshire

Ron Donachie

Ron Donachie

as Leonard Bladon

Christian Burgess

as George Palmer

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