A Is for Acid
Originally released in 2002. A Is for Acid is a crime/drama film. directed by Harry Bradbeer.
Starring Martin Clunes, Keeley Hawes, and Richard Hope
Synopsis
Dramatisation of the true story of the notorious 'acid bath murderer' John Haigh, who murdered women and disposed of their bodies in vats of acid in the 1940s. He was only caught when the gallstones of one of his victims failed to dissolve in the acid and were detected by the pathologist who examined the residue from the acid bath.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 9, 2002
23 years ago
Runtime
1h 39m
99 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (21 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Martin Clunes
as John George Haigh
Keeley Hawes
as Gillian Rogers
Richard Hope
as Dr. Archie Henderson
Celia Imrie
as Rose Henderson
Rowena Cooper
as Mrs. Durand-Deacon
John Flanagan
as Arnold Burtin
Terence Beesley
as DS Heslin
Matyelok Gibbs
as Mrs Constance Lane
Barbara Marten
as Emily Haigh
Geoff Holman
as John Haigh Senior
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Yorkshire Television
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Is for Acid about?
Dramatisation of the true story of the notorious 'acid bath murderer' John Haigh, who murdered women and disposed of their bodies in vats of acid in the 1940s. He was only caught when the gallstone...
Who directed A Is for Acid?
A Is for Acid was directed by Harry Bradbeer.
How long is A Is for Acid?
A Is for Acid has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).
When was A Is for Acid released?
A Is for Acid was released on September 9, 2002 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A Is for Acid?
The main cast of A Is for Acid includes Martin Clunes, Keeley Hawes, Richard Hope, Celia Imrie, Rowena Cooper.