The Poisoner's Handbook (2014)
In 1918, when New York City hired its first scientifically trained medical examiner Charles Norris. Over the course of a decade and a half, Norris and his extraordinarily driven and talented chief toxicologist, Alexander Gettler, would turn forensic chemistry into a formidable science, sending many a murderer to the electric chair and setting the standards that the rest of the country would ultimately adopt.
Director: Rob Rapley
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 112 min
Release Date: January 7, 2014
Cast
- Chris Bowers - Alexander Gettler
Screenplay
- Deborah Blum (Book)
- Rob Rapley (Teleplay)
- Michelle Ferrari (Story)
Production: GBH
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Poisoner's Handbook about?
- In 1918, when New York City hired its first scientifically trained medical examiner Charles Norris. Over the course of a decade and a half, Norris and his extraordinarily driven and talented chief toxicologist, Alexander Gettler, would turn forensic chemistry into a formidable science, sending many a murderer to the electric chair and setting the standards that the rest of the country would ultimately adopt.
- Who directed The Poisoner's Handbook?
- The Poisoner's Handbook was directed by Rob Rapley.
- Who stars in The Poisoner's Handbook?
- The Poisoner's Handbook stars Chris Bowers.
- How long is The Poisoner's Handbook?
- The Poisoner's Handbook has a runtime of 1h 52m (112 minutes).
- What genre is The Poisoner's Handbook?
- The Poisoner's Handbook is a Documentary, History film.