Harold Shipman: Doctor Death
The true story of Britain's most prolific serial killer
James Bolam portrays serial killer Dr. Harold Shipman in this made-for-TV drama. The film follows the story of Shipman, a general practitioner who throughout his career is believed to have killed as many as 250 of his patients. When the high death rate of his practice was investigated, it was discovered that he had given lethal doses of diamorphine to a vast number of his patients. He was put on trial where he was convicted of 15 murders and sentenced to life imprisonment.
James Bolam portrays serial killer Dr. Harold Shipman in this made-for-TV drama. The film follows the story of Shipman, a general practitioner who throughout his career is believed to have killed as many as 250 of his patients. When the high death rate of his practice was investigated, it was discovered that he had given lethal doses of diamorphine to a vast number of his patients. He was put on trial where he was convicted of 15 murders and sentenced to life imprisonment.
Actor: James Bolam, James Hazeldine, Olive Pendleton, Veda Warwick, Jacqueline Pilton, Peter Gunn, Clare Kerrigan, Mary MacLeod, Siobhan Finneran, Alan Rothwell
Director: Martin Curry, Karen Everson, Jo Morris, David Cherrill, Roger Bamford
Country: United Kingdom
Produced By: Chameleon Television, ITV, Yorkshire Television
Runtime: 98
Release: 2002
Rating: 6.7 out of 10
Language: English,
Views: 321
Content Rating:15
Quality: DVD
Also known as: Prescription For Murder, Harold Shipman: Doctor Death
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