The Life and Crimes of William Palmer
1998 · Movie · 180 min · ★ 8.7
Based on a true story, this two-part British miniseries chronicles the career of Victorian-era doctor - and unrepentant murderer - William Palmer. Eager to become "the most famous surgeon in England," Palmer (Keith Allen, "24 Hour Party People," "Shallow Grave") stops at nothing to achieve his goal, ultimately poisoning anyone who has the temerity to stand in his way.
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Details
- Years
- 1998
- Release date
- 1998-03-03
- Language
- English
- Runtime
- 180 min
- TMDB rating
- 8.7/10 (3 votes)
Themes
- based on true story
- victorian england
- murder
- doctor
Cast & crew
Keith Allen
as Dr. William Palmer
Jayne Ashbourne
as Annie Palmer
Linda Bassett
as Mary Thornton
Judy Cornwell
as Mrs. Palmer
Richard Coyle
as John Parsons Cook
Ben Miles
as Thomas Palmer
Dominic Borrelli
as Samuel Cheshire
Ron Donachie
as Leonard Bladon
- CB
Christian Burgess
as George Palmer
- JB
John Bleasdale
as Henry Bladon
Directed by Alan Dossor