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The Life and Crimes of William Palmer

  • TV Mini Series
  • 1998–
  • 2h 30m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
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Keith Allen and Jayne Ashbourne in The Life and Crimes of William Palmer (1998)
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The life story of compulsive gambler and spendthrift William Palmer, nicknamed "Prince of Poisoners" who killed various friends and family members (including his own children) for financial ... Read allThe life story of compulsive gambler and spendthrift William Palmer, nicknamed "Prince of Poisoners" who killed various friends and family members (including his own children) for financial gain without anyone so much as batting an eye.The life story of compulsive gambler and spendthrift William Palmer, nicknamed "Prince of Poisoners" who killed various friends and family members (including his own children) for financial gain without anyone so much as batting an eye.

  • Stars
    • Keith Allen
    • Jayne Ashbourne
    • Dan Armour
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.5/10
    123
    YOUR RATING
    • Stars
      • Keith Allen
      • Jayne Ashbourne
      • Dan Armour
    • 1User review
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    Keith Allen
    Keith Allen
    • Dr. William Palmer
    • 1998
    Jayne Ashbourne
    Jayne Ashbourne
    • Annie Palmer
    • 1998
    Dan Armour
    • George Bates
    • 1998
    Judy Cornwell
    Judy Cornwell
    • Mrs. Palmer
    • 1998
    Freddie Jones
    Freddie Jones
    • Dr. Bamford
    • 1998
    Richard Coyle
    Richard Coyle
    • John Parsons Cook
    • 1998
    Christian Burgess
    • George Palmer
    • 1998
    Dominic Borrelli
    Dominic Borrelli
    • Samuel Cheshire
    • 1998
    Chloe Newsome
    • Eliza Tharm
    • 1998
    Eileen O'Brien
    • Mrs. Bradshaw
    • 1998
    Matthew Devitt
    • Walter Palmer
    • 1998
    Charlotte Emmerson
    • Sarah Palmer
    • 1998
    Stacy Davies
    • George Myatt
    • 1998
    Ben Miles
    Ben Miles
    • Thomas Palmer
    • 1998
    Glyn Dilley
    Glyn Dilley
    • Mr. Atkinson
    • 1998
    Peter Schofield
    • Masters
    • 1998
    Daryl Fishwick
    • Elizabeth
    • 1998
    Tim Stern
    Tim Stern
    • Jim the Post Boy
    • 1998
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      The Life and Crimes of William Palmer (1998) is a two-part, made-for-television British film released in 1998 about the Victorian poisoner William Palmer. The film stars Keith Allen in the leading role, with a supporting cast that includes Judy Cornwell, Richard Coyle, Freddie Jones, Michael Murphy and Jayne Ashbourne.

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    • Release date
      • November 12, 1998 (United States)
    • Also known as
      • Prince of Poisoners: The Life and Crimes of William Palmer
    • Filming locations
      • York, North Yorkshire, England, UK
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      • 2h 30m(150 min)
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