Harold Shipman: Doctor Death
2002, English. Directed by Roger Bamford.
The true story of Britain's most prolific serial killer
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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- 1h 38m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Roger BamfordDirector
- James BolamHarold Shipman
- James HazeldineDI Stan Egerton
- Olive PendletonKathleen Grundy
- Veda WarwickMay Clarke
- Jacqueline PiltonPrimrose Shipman
- Peter GunnDS John Ashley
- Clare KerriganJulie
- Mary MacLeodIvy Lomas
- Siobhan FinneranKathleen Adanski
- Alan RothwellAlan Massey
- Tony MelodyLen Fellows
- Colin MeredithBrian Burgess
Details
- Released
- 9 July 2002
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Micheal Eaton
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Harold Shipman: Doctor Death is based on a true story.
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Harold Shipman: Doctor Death runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
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Harold Shipman: Doctor Death isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 9 July 2002. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Harold Shipman: Doctor Death?
If you liked Harold Shipman: Doctor Death, try Reversal of Fortune, True Believer, 180.
Who directed Harold Shipman: Doctor Death?
Harold Shipman: Doctor Death (2002) was directed by Roger Bamford and stars James Bolam, James Hazeldine, Olive Pendleton.
What is Harold Shipman: Doctor Death based on?
Harold Shipman: Doctor Death is based on a true story.