The Life and Crimes of William Palmer
The life story of compulsive gambler and spendthrift William Palmer, nicknamed "Prince of Poisoners" who killed various friends and family members (including his own children) for financial gain without anyone so much as batting a...
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"W.M.Palmer Surgeon, and expert poisoner. If you're a fan of the Granada TV serials from The 1990's such as Sherlock Holmes and In suspicious circumstances, you are certain to love this two part series. Wonderful production values, great acting, lovely costumes, and they definitely managed to capture the vibe of the time. Lots of scandal. I wasn't aware of the story of Palmer until seeing this, what a monster, how on Earth did he manage to get away with so many crimes before any suspicion was placed at his door? Unforgivable what he did to friends, acquaintances, and even his o..."
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The Life and Crimes of William Palmer (1998) is a two-part, made-for-television British film released in 1998 about the Victorian poisoner William Palmer. The film stars Keith Allen in the leading role, with a supporting cast that includes Judy Cornwell, Richard Coyle, Freddie Jones, Michael Murphy and Jayne Ashbourne.
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The life story of compulsive gambler and spendthrift William Palmer, nicknamed "Prince of Poisoners" who killed various friends and family members (including his own children) for financial gain without anyone so much as batting a...