Harold Shipman: Doctor Death
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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Harold Shipman: Doctor Death
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Jul 9, 2002
Runtime
1h 38m
Genres
Crime, Drama
User Score
70%
Original Title
Harold Shipman: Doctor Death
Production Companies
Chameleon Television, ITV, Yorkshire Television
Director
Roger Bamford
Description
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.
