The read
It runs long at 3h 0m.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb7.7/10
3 audience votes
Key crew
- Glenn ChandlerWriter
- Alan DossorDirector
- Christopher GunningOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Keith AllenDr. William Palmer
- Jayne AshbourneAnnie Palmer
- Linda BassettMary Thornton
- Judy CornwellMrs. Palmer
- Richard CoyleJohn Parsons Cook
- Ben MilesThomas Palmer
- Dominic BorrelliSamuel Cheshire
- Ron DonachieLeonard Bladon
- Christian BurgessGeorge Palmer
- John BleasdaleHenry Bladon