The Life and Crimes of William Palmer (1998)
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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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 1.754 |
Directed By
Alan Dossor
Crew
Glenn Chandler
Alan Dossor
Alan Pyrah
David Reynolds
Stuart St. Paul
John Fountaine
Roy Lafbery
Rebecca Eaton
David Aspinall
Caroline Greenough
Christopher Gunning
Charlie Kershaw
Alan Davis
TOP 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
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