The Life and Crimes of William Palmer
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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alan Dossor
- Screenplay & Story
- Glenn Chandler
- Original Score
- Christopher Gunning
- Original Title
- The Life and Crimes of William Palmer
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 3h 0m
- Production Studios
- Yorkshire Television, GBH
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alan Dossor
Glenn Chandler
Christopher Gunning
Alan Pyrah
David Aspinall
David Reynolds, Rebecca Eaton
Department Leadership Roster
Alan Dossor
Director
Glenn Chandler
Writer
David Reynolds
Producer
Christopher Gunning
Original Music Composer
Alan Pyrah
Director of Photography
David Aspinall
Editor
Alan Davis
Production Design
Stuart St. Paul
Stunt Coordinator
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What is The Life and Crimes of William Palmer about?
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.
Who directed The Life and Crimes of William Palmer?
The Life and Crimes of William Palmer was directed by Alan Dossor.
Who stars in The Life and Crimes of William Palmer?
The principal cast of The Life and Crimes of William Palmer includes Keith Allen, Jayne Ashbourne, Linda Bassett, Judy Cornwell, Richard Coyle.
When was The Life and Crimes of William Palmer released and how long is it?
The Life and Crimes of William Palmer was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 3h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for The Life and Crimes of William Palmer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Life and Crimes of William Palmer was composed by Christopher Gunning.