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The Poisoner's Handbook

2014 · 112 min Documentary History
7.7 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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Year 2014
Genre Documentary, History
Director Rob Rapley
Runtime 112 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.7/10 (3 votes)

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The Poisoner's Handbook is a very strong film rated 7.7/10. Great direction and performances make this one well worth adding to your watchlist.

A high rating speaks for itself — this film found its audience and didn't let them down. Trust the collective taste.

A 2014 film from an era before CGI overload, with real performances that still hit hard. Best for: any evening when you want quality cinema with no compromises.

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