Harold Shipman: Doctor Death(2002)
The true story of Britain's most prolific serial killer
Harold Shipman: Doctor Death Synopsis
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.
Harold Shipman: Doctor Death (2002) is a crime and drama film directed by Roger Bamford, released on July 9, 2002 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars James Bolam, James Hazeldine, Olive Pendleton and Veda Warwick. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Roger Bamford
- Writers:
- Micheal Eaton
- Producers:
- Nick Finnis
- Cinematographer:
- Peter Jackson
- Composer:
- Debbie Wiseman
- Production:
- Chameleon Television, ITV, Yorkshire Television
- Status:
- Released
Harold Shipman: Doctor Death Cast & Crew
Main cast
James Bolam
as Harold Shipman
James Hazeldine
as DI Stan Egerton
- Olive Pendleton
Olive Pendleton
as Kathleen Grundy
- Veda Warwick
Veda Warwick
as May Clarke
- Jacqueline Pilton
Jacqueline Pilton
as Primrose Shipman
Peter Gunn
as DS John Ashley
- Clare Kerrigan
Clare Kerrigan
as Julie
- Mary MacLeod
Mary MacLeod
as Ivy Lomas
Siobhan Finneran
as Kathleen Adanski
Alan Rothwell
as Alan Massey
Tony Melody
as Len Fellows
- Colin Meredith
Colin Meredith
as Brian Burgess
Key crew
Directed by Roger Bamford, written by Micheal Eaton, produced by Nick Finnis.
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Harold Shipman: Doctor Death Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 4 ratings.
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Harold Shipman: Doctor Death – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Harold Shipman: Doctor Death online?
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Harold Shipman: Doctor Death (2002) is available to stream on RTL+. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Harold Shipman: Doctor Death?
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The main cast of Harold Shipman: Doctor Death (2002) includes James Bolam, James Hazeldine, Olive Pendleton, Veda Warwick and Jacqueline Pilton. The film was directed by Roger Bamford. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Harold Shipman: Doctor Death released?
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Harold Shipman: Doctor Death was released on July 9, 2002 and runs for 1h 38m.
Is Harold Shipman: Doctor Death worth watching?
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Harold Shipman: Doctor Death (2002) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.