The Life and Crimes of William Palmer
9.5
180 minutes
3/3/1998
Overview
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.
Cast List
Keith Allen
as Dr. William Palmer
Jayne Ashbourne
as Annie Palmer
Linda Bassett
as Mary Thornton
Judy Cornwell
as Mrs. Palmer
Richard Coyle
as John Parsons Cook
Ben Miles
as Thomas Palmer
Dominic Borrelli
as Samuel Cheshire
Ron Donachie
as Leonard Bladon
Christian Burgess
as George Palmer
John Bleasdale
as Henry Bladon