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The Life and Crimes of William Palmer

Mar 3, 1998 · 3h 0m
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Drama
Crime

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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.

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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
Directed by Alan Dossor

DETAILS

Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Production
Yorkshire Television, GBH
Country
US, GB

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