The Life and Crimes of William Palmer (1998)

03/03/1998 (GB) • 3h

Drama, Crime

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast

Keith Allen

Dr. William Palmer

Jayne Ashbourne

Annie Palmer

Linda Bassett

Mary Thornton

Judy Cornwell

Mrs. Palmer

Richard Coyle

John Parsons Cook

Ben Miles

Thomas Palmer

Dominic Borrelli

Samuel Cheshire

Ron Donachie

Leonard Bladon

Christian Burgess

George Palmer


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Status

Released

Original Language

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

based on true story

victorian england

murder

doctor

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