Prince of Poisoners: The Life and Crimes of William Palmer Movie Review 1998

A true crime story set in mid-19th century England. Dr. William Palmer (Allen) appears to be a successful surgeon with a devoted wife, Annie (Ashbourne), and happy family. But the doctor has a secret passion for racehorses and gambling and his good life is about to crumble because of his debts. So what's his solution? Why, murder of course, so Palmer can collect on various insurance policies and dispose of his gambling rivals.

Distribution

VideoPreview Collection, National Fulfillment Center, PO Box 4055, Santa Monica, CA 90405, Toll-free: 800-771-9232, Fax: (310)399-4844

Available on VHS
Running time 180 minutes.
Originally from British.

Cast and Crew

Genres

True Crime, Crime Drama, Period Piece: 19th Century, Evil Doctors, Great Britain, Insurance

Screenplay

Glenn Chandler

Cast

Keith Allen, Jayne Ashbourne, Judy Cornwell, Richard Coyle, Freddie Jones, Stephen Moore

Cinematography

Allan Pyrah

Director

Alan Dossor

Music

Christopher Gunning

Producer

David Reynolds, Rebecca Eaton, Yorkshire Television, WGBH Boston