The Life and Crimes of William Palmer

The Life and Crimes of William Palmer

180 mins | Drama, Crime | March 3, 1998

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.

The Life and Crimes of William Palmer

180 mins | Drama, Crime | March 3, 1998

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.
Producers WGBH Boston, Yorkshire Television
Original title The Life and Crimes of William Palmer
Directors Alan Dossor
Writers Glenn Chandler

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