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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
Directed byAlan Dossor
3h 0m

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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Keith AllenDr. William PalmerJayne AshbourneAnnie PalmerLinda Bassett
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Mary Thornton
Judy CornwellMrs. Palmer
Richard CoyleJohn Parsons Cook
Ben MilesThomas Palmer
Dominic BorrelliSamuel Cheshire
Ron DonachieLeonard Bladon
Christian BurgessGeorge Palmer
John BleasdaleHenry Bladon
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GENRES
DramaCrime
STATUSReleased
RATING
9.5

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