The Life and Crimes of William Palmer


1h 30m 1998

Brief Synopsis

Dramatization of the true story of William Palmer, one of the most depraved criminals in British history. A young Victorian physician, Palmer had a penchant for horse racing and poison. He practiced medicine in the 1840s and '50s in Rugeley, a quiet English village where he murdered his wife, mother

Film Details

Also Known As
Life and Crimes of William Palmer, Mystery! (11/12/98)
Genre
Crime
Drama
Period
Release Date
1998

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 30m

Synopsis

Dramatization of the true story of William Palmer, one of the most depraved criminals in British history. A young Victorian physician, Palmer had a penchant for horse racing and poison. He practiced medicine in the 1840s and '50s in Rugeley, a quiet English village where he murdered his wife, mother-in-law, a brother and at least three children.

Film Details

Also Known As
Life and Crimes of William Palmer, Mystery! (11/12/98)
Genre
Crime
Drama
Period
Release Date
1998

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 30m

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