Harold Shipman: Doctor Death (2002): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 2002, Harold Shipman: Doctor Death is a drama and krimi film directed by Roger Bamford, running about 98 minutes. “The true story of Britain's most prolific serial killer” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s 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 trial where he was convicted of 15 murders and sentenced to life imprisonment.

Who’s in it. Harold Shipman: Doctor Death stars James Bolam as Harold Shipman, James Hazeldine as DI Stan Egerton, Micheal Stainton as John Shaw and Olive Pendleton as Kathleen Grundy, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Harold Shipman: Doctor Death has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Harold Shipman: Doctor Death page.

If you liked it. Fans of Harold Shipman: Doctor Death tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, The Godfather, Schindlers Liste and The Godfather Part II.