Prince of Poisoners: The Life and Crimes of William Palmer
Prince of Poisoners: The Life and Crimes of William Palmer ★★½ 1998
A true crime story set in mid19th 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 gam bling rivals. 180m/C VHS . GB Keith Allen, Jayne Ashbourne, Judy Cornwell, Richard Coyle, Freddie Jones, Stephen Moore; D: Alan Dossor; W: Glenn Chandler; C: Allan Pyrah; M: Christopher Gunning. TV
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