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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
Dominic Borrelli
as Samuel Cheshire
Ron Donachie
as Leonard Bladon
Christian Burgess
as George Palmer
John Bleasdale
as Henry Bladon
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1998
Runtime3h 00m
LanguageEN
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Crime
Votes3
DirectorAlan Dossor
WritersGlenn Chandler
TypeFeature Film
Rating8.7 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Life and Crimes of William Palmer
About The Life and Crimes of William Palmer
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.
Directed by Alan Dossor, The Life and Crimes of William Palmer leans on a strong ensemble — Keith Allen, Jayne Ashbourne, Linda Bassett — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1998.
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