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Harold Shipman: Doctor Death

1520021h 38mRoger Bamford
IMDb 6.9
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"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.

CrimeDrama
Great BritainBased On True StorySerial KillerDoctorDocudramaDiamorphine

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What is Harold Shipman: Doctor Death (2002) about?

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…

Who stars in Harold Shipman: Doctor Death?

Harold Shipman: Doctor Death stars James Bolam (Harold Shipman), James Hazeldine (DI Stan Egerton), Olive Pendleton (Kathleen Grundy), Veda Warwick (May Clarke), Jacqueline Pilton (Primrose Shipman). The film was directed by Roger Bamford.

How long is Harold Shipman: Doctor Death?

Harold Shipman: Doctor Death has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2002. It is rated 15.

Is Harold Shipman: Doctor Death worth watching?

Harold Shipman: Doctor Death holds an IMDb rating of 6.9/10. Fans of Crime, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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