Harold Shipman: Doctor Death

Harold Shipman: Doctor Death

The true story of Britain's most prolific serial killer

Director: Roger Bamford

Writer: Micheal Eaton

Producer: Nick Finnis

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.

98 min Rating: 6.7/10 Released

Top Cast

James Bolam
James Bolam
Harold Shipman
James Hazeldine
James Hazeldine
DI Stan Egerton
Peter Gunn
Peter Gunn
DS John Ashley

Movie Info

Director: Roger Bamford

Writer: Micheal Eaton

Producer: Nick Finnis

Production Companies: Chameleon Television, ITV, Yorkshire Television

Countries: United Kingdom

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