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Dr. Crippen is a 1963 British biographical film directed by Robert Lynn and starring Donald Pleasence, Coral Browne and Samantha Eggar. The film's plot concerns the real-life Edwardian doctor Hawley Harvey Crippen, who was hanged in 1910 for the murder of his wife.
Dr. Crippen: Directed by Robert Lynn. With Donald Pleasence, Samantha Eggar, Coral Browne, Donald Wolfit. The real-life story of Dr. Hawley Harvey Crippen, who was hanged in London in 1910 for poisoning his wife so he could be with his young lover. But was he truly guilty of murder?
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- Crime, Drama, History
- Robert Lynn
- 1964-05-21
The real-life story of Dr. Hawley Harvey Crippen, who was hanged in London in 1910 for poisoning his wife so he could be with his young lover. But was he truly guilty of murder? A dramatization of Britain's notorious Crippen murder case.
The real-life story of a doctor who was hanged in London in 1910 for poisoning his wife.
Feb 18, 2020 · Dr Crippen 1962 is chatty tale of American-born Doctor Hawley Harvey Crippen, who was hanged in the Pentonville for the murder and dismemberment of his wife Cora. The picture stars Donald Pleasence, who most fans know from the role as Doctor Samuel Loomis in the Halloween film series.
- Terry Sherwood
DR. CRIPPEN is an effective retelling of a true crime story, bolstered by a typically excellent turn from Donald Pleasence in the titular role. Pleasence makes every facet of his flawed lead his own, and in the end you can truly believe that he is Crippen. He also helps to make Crippen a sympathetic character despite the turn of events that occurs.
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Score. What's your Vibe ? The crime of the century! Was he really guilty? Overview. A British physician stands trial for murdering his wife after he and his mistress are captured while fleeing to Canada. Robert Lynn. Director. Leigh Vance. Writer.
