The Life and Crimes of William Palmer
The Life and Crimes of William Palmer

Movie·1998·3h 0m

The Life and Crimes of William Palmer

Directed By

Alan Dossor

Country

United Kingdom

CineAI Pitch

Why watch this?

Tap below for a spoiler-free 3-bullet take.

// overview

The Story

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.

Written By

Glenn Chandler

Producer

David Reynolds, Rebecca Eaton

Cinematography

Alan Pyrah

Music

Christopher Gunning

Editor

David Aspinall

Themes

based on true storyvictorian englandmurderdoctor

Production House

Yorkshire Television
GBH

Audience Score

87%

3 votes

Skip4%
Timepass9%
Go for it32%
Perfection55%

Where to watch

Streaming availability not listed for your region yet.

// cast

Cast

Keith Allen

Keith Allen

Dr. William Palmer

Jayne Ashbourne

Jayne Ashbourne

Annie Palmer

Linda Bassett

Linda Bassett

Mary Thornton

Judy Cornwell

Judy Cornwell

Mrs. Palmer

Richard Coyle

Richard Coyle

John Parsons Cook

Ben Miles

Ben Miles

Thomas Palmer

Dominic Borrelli

Dominic Borrelli

Samuel Cheshire

Ron Donachie

Ron Donachie

Leonard Bladon

Christian Burgess

George Palmer

John Bleasdale

Henry Bladon

// crew

Crew

Alan Dossor

Alan Dossor

Director

Glenn Chandler

Writer

David Reynolds

Producer

Rebecca Eaton

Rebecca Eaton

Executive Producer

Christopher Gunning

Christopher Gunning

Original Music Composer

Alan Pyrah

Director of Photography

David Aspinall

Editor

// more like this

You Might Like