Harold Shipman: Doctor Death
“The true story of Britain's most prolific serial killer”
Synopsis
James Bolam portrays serial killer Dr. Harold Shipman in this made-for-TV drama. The film follows the story of Shipman, a general practitioner who throughout his career is believed to have killed as many as 250 of his patients. When the high death rate of his practice was investigated, it was discovered that he had given lethal doses of diamorphine to a vast number of his patients. He was put on trial where he was convicted of 15 murders and sentenced to life imprisonment.
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James Bolam
Harold Shipman
James Hazeldine
DI Stan Egerton
Olive Pendleton
Kathleen Grundy
Veda Warwick
May Clarke
Jacqueline Pilton
Primrose Shipman
Peter Gunn
DS John Ashley
Clare Kerrigan
Julie
Mary MacLeod
Ivy Lomas
Siobhan Finneran
Kathleen Adanski
Alan Rothwell
Alan Massey
Tony Melody
Len Fellows
Colin Meredith
Brian Burgess
Deborah Norton
Debra King
Peter Penry-Jones
Dr John Rutherford
Susan Cookson
DC Marie Snitynski
John Flanagan
Jim King
Jonathan Coy
DCS Bernard Postles
Elizabeth Bennett
Angela Woodruff
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roger Bamford
- Screenplay & Story
- Micheal Eaton
- Original Score
- Debbie Wiseman
- Original Title
- Harold Shipman: Doctor Death
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Chameleon Television, ITV, Yorkshire Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roger Bamford
Micheal Eaton
Debbie Wiseman
Peter Jackson
Janey Walklin
Nick Finnis, Allen Jewhurst, Keith Richardson
Department Leadership Roster
Roger Bamford
Director
Micheal Eaton
Writer
Nick Finnis
Producer
Debbie Wiseman
Original Music Composer
Paul Laugier
Production Design
Janey Walklin
Editor
Peter Jackson
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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What is Harold Shipman: Doctor Death about?
James Bolam portrays serial killer Dr. Harold Shipman in this made-for-TV drama. The film follows the story of Shipman, a general practitioner who throughout his career is believed to have killed as many as 250 of his patients. When the high death rate of his practice was investigated, it was discovered that he had given lethal doses of diamorphine to a vast number of his patients. He was put on trial where he was convicted of 15 murders and sentenced to life imprisonment.
Who directed Harold Shipman: Doctor Death?
Harold Shipman: Doctor Death was directed by Roger Bamford.
Who stars in Harold Shipman: Doctor Death?
The principal cast of Harold Shipman: Doctor Death includes James Bolam, James Hazeldine, Olive Pendleton, Veda Warwick, Jacqueline Pilton.
When was Harold Shipman: Doctor Death released and how long is it?
Harold Shipman: Doctor Death was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Harold Shipman: Doctor Death?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Harold Shipman: Doctor Death was composed by Debbie Wiseman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Harold Shipman: Doctor Death?
Harold Shipman: Doctor Death holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).