

Harold Shipman: Doctor Death
The true story of Britain's most prolific serial killer
6.7(3)20021h 38m1
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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6.7/10
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- Released
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- Language
- English
- great britain
- based on true story
- serial killer
- doctor
- docudrama
- diamorphine
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Release dates
United KingdomGB
- Theatrical159 Jul 2002
FinlandFI
- Theatrical26 Apr 2004
Frequently asked questions
- When was Harold Shipman: Doctor Death released?
- Harold Shipman: Doctor Death was released on 9 July 2002.
- Where can I watch Harold Shipman: Doctor Death online?
- Harold Shipman: Doctor Death is available on RTL+ in AT. Use the Watch now links in the Where to watch section for official pages.
- Is there a Hindi trailer for Harold Shipman: Doctor Death?
- No verified Hindi trailer for Harold Shipman: Doctor Death is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
- What is the rating of Harold Shipman: Doctor Death?
- Harold Shipman: Doctor Death holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 3 votes.
- Who directed Harold Shipman: Doctor Death?
- Harold Shipman: Doctor Death (2002) was directed by Roger Bamford.
- How long is Harold Shipman: Doctor Death?
- Harold Shipman: Doctor Death runs for 1h 38m.











