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The Life and Crimes of William Palmer

8.719983h MovieDramaCrime

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.

DirectorAlan Dossor
WriterGlenn Chandler
ProducersRebecca Eaton·David Reynolds

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Cast · Directed by Alan Dossor

KAKeith Allen
Keith Allen
Dr. William Palmer
JAJayne Ashbourne
Jayne Ashbourne
Annie Palmer
LBLinda Bassett
Linda Bassett
Mary Thornton
JCJudy Cornwell
Judy Cornwell
Mrs. Palmer
RCRichard Coyle
Richard Coyle
John Parsons Cook
BMBen Miles
Ben Miles
Thomas Palmer
DBDominic Borrelli
Dominic Borrelli
Samuel Cheshire
RDRon Donachie
Ron Donachie
Leonard Bladon
CB
Christian Burgess
George Palmer
JB
John Bleasdale
Henry Bladon

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Is The Life and Crimes of William Palmer based on a true story?

Yes — The Life and Crimes of William Palmer is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).