The Life and Crimes of William Palmer
★ 8.7 · 1998 · 180m · Drama · Crime
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.
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