The Life and Crimes of William Palmer

The Life and Crimes of William Palmer

The Life and Crimes of William Palmer

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The Life and Crimes of William Palmer

1998

3h 0m

9.5(2 votes)

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.

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Yorkshire Television

GBH

Cast & Crew

10 members

Acting

Keith Allen

Dr. William Palmer

Keith Allen

Acting

Jayne Ashbourne

Annie Palmer

Jayne Ashbourne

Acting

Linda Bassett

Mary Thornton

Linda Bassett

Acting

Judy Cornwell

Mrs. Palmer

Judy Cornwell

Acting

Richard Coyle

John Parsons Cook

Richard Coyle

Acting

Ben Miles

Thomas Palmer

Ben Miles

Acting

Dominic Borrelli

Samuel Cheshire

Dominic Borrelli

Acting

Ron Donachie

Leonard Bladon

Ron Donachie

Acting

Christian Burgess

George Palmer

No Image

Acting

John Bleasdale

Henry Bladon

No Image

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