Drama ·Crime · United Kingdom · 1998 · 3h 0m

The Life and Crimes of William Palmer

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Director
Alan Dossor
Cast
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
Crew
Alan Pyrah — Director of Photography David Aspinall — Editor Christopher Gunning — Original Music Composer Glenn Chandler — Writer David Reynolds — Producer Alan Davis — Production Design
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.

Mood & Themes
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Key Collaborators
Alan Dossor Director Alan Pyrah Director of Photography David Aspinall Editor Christopher Gunning Original Music Composer Glenn Chandler Writer David Reynolds Producer Alan Davis Production Design
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