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The Life and Crimes of William Palmer

★ 8.7(3)19983h 0m

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Good to know

Director: Alan Dossor
Release date: 1998-03-03
Runtime: 3h 0m
Language: EN
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Yorkshire Television

About The Life and Crimes of William Palmer

The Life and Crimes of William Palmer is a 1998 movie in the Drama and Crime genres, directed by Alan Dossor, starring Keith Allen, Jayne Ashbourne and Linda Bassett. It has a runtime of 3 hours 0 minutes. It holds an average rating of 8.7/10 from 3 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Life and Crimes of William Palmer in Austria — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

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

Christian Burgess

George Palmer

John Bleasdale

Henry Bladon

Themes & keywords

based on true storyvictorian englandmurderdoctor

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Life and Crimes of William Palmer in Austria?+

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How long is The Life and Crimes of William Palmer?+

The Life and Crimes of William Palmer has a runtime of 3 hours 0 minutes (180 minutes).

Who stars in The Life and Crimes of William Palmer?+

The Life and Crimes of William Palmer stars Keith Allen, Jayne Ashbourne, Linda Bassett, Judy Cornwell and Richard Coyle.

When did The Life and Crimes of William Palmer come out?+

The Life and Crimes of William Palmer is a 1998 movie directed by Alan Dossor.

What genre is The Life and Crimes of William Palmer?+

The Life and Crimes of William Palmer is Drama and Crime film.

Who directed The Life and Crimes of William Palmer?+

The Life and Crimes of William Palmer was directed by Alan Dossor.