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A Is for Acid

A Is for Acid

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2002 1h 39m6.8

A Is for Acid

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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.

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DirectorHarry Bradbeer
ScreenplayGlenn Chandler
StatusReleased
ReleasedSeptember 9, 2002
CountryUnited Kingdom
Languageen
Runtime1h 39m
BudgetN/A
RevenueN/A
Rating⭐ 6.8 / 10
IMDb⭐ 6.9 / 10
Votes21
GenresCrime, Drama, TV Movie
StudioYorkshire Television
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Cast

Martin Clunes

Martin Clunes

John George Haigh

Keeley Hawes

Keeley Hawes

Gillian Rogers

Richard Hope

Richard Hope

Dr. Archie Henderson

Celia Imrie

Celia Imrie

Rose Henderson

Rowena Cooper

Rowena Cooper

Mrs. Durand-Deacon

John Flanagan

John Flanagan

Arnold Burtin

Terence Beesley

Terence Beesley

DS Heslin

Matyelok Gibbs

Matyelok Gibbs

Mrs Constance Lane

Barbara Marten

Barbara Marten

Emily Haigh

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Geoff Holman

John Haigh Senior

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Christopher Town

John George Haigh (as a boy)

Ken Drury

Ken Drury

Mr. Greig

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Neil McKinven

Donald McSwan

Claire Nielson

Claire Nielson

Amy McSwan

Donald Douglas

Donald Douglas

William McSwan

Christopher Ettridge

Christopher Ettridge

Steven Rogers (as Chris Ettridge)

Sally Carman

Sally Carman

Betty

Duggie Brown

Duggie Brown

Morrison

Emma Cooke

Emma Cooke

Mrs Louisa Bird

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Paula Stockbridge

Mrs Kirkwood

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Amanda Haberland

Sgt. Lambourne

Charles De'Ath

Charles De'Ath

Sgt Symes

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Geoff Oldham

Magistrate

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Randal Herley

Elderly Resident

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Eamonn Riley

Mr Parry

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Nick Chadwin

Veterinary Surgeon

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Frequently Asked Questions about A Is for Acid

Where can I watch A Is for Acid?

A Is for Acid (2002) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

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 gallstones of one of his victims failed to dissolve in the acid and were detected by the...

Who directed A Is for Acid?

A Is for Acid (2002) was directed by Harry Bradbeer. The film is a Crime, Drama production with a runtime of 1h 39m, rated 6.8/10.

How long is A Is for Acid?

A Is for Acid runs 1h 39m (99 minutes total). Audience rating: 6.8/10 from 21 votes. Genre: Crime, Drama.

Is A Is for Acid worth watching?

A Is for Acid is rated 6.8/10 by 21 viewers — decent with mixed reception. A good pick for Crime and Drama fans.