The Young Poisoner's Handbook
“Meet Graham. He's not your ordinary teenager.”
Synopsis
Graham Young is a teenage misfit living in suburban London in the 1960s. He hates his stepmother but loves chemistry, and the two impulses unite in a wicked plot to slowly poison her. After she dies, he's found guilty and sent to a psychiatric hospital, where an idealistic doctor thinks he can be cured.
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Young Poisoners Handbook trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2007-01-14
Top Cast
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Hugh O'Conor
Graham Young
Antony Sher
Dr. Ernest Zeigler
Ruth Sheen
Molly
Roger Lloyd Pack
Fred
Charlotte Coleman
Winnie
Paul Stacey
Dennis
John Thomson
Nathan
Jack Deam
Mick
Charlie Creed-Miles
Berridge
Robert Demeger
Mr. Dexter
Tobias Arnold
Young Graham
Norman Caro
Mr. Goez
Dorothea Alexander
Mrs. Goez
Samantha Edmonds
Sue
Peter Pacey
Dickie Boone
Joost Siedhoff
Dr. Scott
Vilma Hollingbery
Aunty Panty
Frank Mills
Uncle Jack
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 20, 1995
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Benjamin Ross
- Screenplay & Story
- Benjamin Ross, Jeff Rawle
- Original Score
- Rob Lane
- Original Title
- The Young Poisoner's Handbook
- Country of Origin
- France, Germany, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Eurimages, British Screen Productions, Kinowelt Filmproduktion, Mass Productions, Pandora Cinema, Haut et Court
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Benjamin Ross
Benjamin Ross, Jeff Rawle
Rob Lane
Hubert Taczanowski
Anne Sopel
Sam Taylor
Department Leadership Roster
Benjamin Ross
Director
Sam Taylor
Producer
Anne Sopel
Editor
Hubert Taczanowski
Director of Photography
Rob Lane
Original Music Composer
Andy Bradford
Stunt Coordinator
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Young Poisoner's Handbook
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What is The Young Poisoner's Handbook about?
Graham Young is a teenage misfit living in suburban London in the 1960s. He hates his stepmother but loves chemistry, and the two impulses unite in a wicked plot to slowly poison her. After she dies, he's found guilty and sent to a psychiatric hospital, where an idealistic doctor thinks he can be cured.
Who directed The Young Poisoner's Handbook?
The Young Poisoner's Handbook was directed by Benjamin Ross.
Who stars in The Young Poisoner's Handbook?
The principal cast of The Young Poisoner's Handbook includes Hugh O'Conor, Antony Sher, Ruth Sheen, Roger Lloyd Pack, Charlotte Coleman.
When was The Young Poisoner's Handbook released and how long is it?
The Young Poisoner's Handbook was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for The Young Poisoner's Handbook?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Young Poisoner's Handbook was composed by Rob Lane.