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.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: Harold Shipman: Doctor Death
- Genres: Crime, Drama
- Release Date: 2002-07-09
- Runtime: 98 minutes
- Rating: 6.7/10 (3 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Chameleon Television, ITV, Yorkshire Television
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 0.4105
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew
James Bolam
as Harold Shipman
James Hazeldine
as DI Stan Egerton
Olive Pendleton
as Kathleen Grundy
Veda Warwick
as May Clarke
Jacqueline Pilton
as Primrose Shipman
Peter Gunn
as DS John Ashley
Clare Kerrigan
as Julie
Mary MacLeod
as Ivy Lomas
Siobhan Finneran
as Kathleen Adanski
Alan Rothwell
as Alan Massey
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harold Shipman: Doctor Death?▼
Harold Shipman: Doctor Death is a Crime, Drama movie directed by . It was released on 2002-07-09.
Who are the main actors in Harold Shipman: Doctor Death?▼
The main cast includes James Bolam, James Hazeldine, Olive Pendleton, Veda Warwick, Jacqueline Pilton, .
Where can I watch Harold Shipman: Doctor Death online?▼
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Is Harold Shipman: Doctor Death based on a true story?▼
The true story of Britain's most prolific serial killer
What is the IMDb rating of Harold Shipman: Doctor Death?▼
Harold Shipman: Doctor Death has an IMDb rating of 6.7/10 based on 3 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Harold Shipman: Doctor Death?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Harold Shipman: Doctor Death?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Chameleon Television, ITV, Yorkshire Television. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Harold Shipman: Doctor Death filmed?▼
Harold Shipman: Doctor Death was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Harold Shipman: Doctor Death?▼
The total runtime of Harold Shipman: Doctor Death is 98 minutes.
Is Harold Shipman: Doctor Death suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to Harold Shipman: Doctor Death?▼
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