The Life and Crimes of William Palmer

March. 03,1998      
Rating:
7.7
Trailer Synopsis Cast

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.

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

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