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The Young Poisoner's Handbook (1995)
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This film is based on a true story about a British teenager who allegedly poisoned family, friends, and co-workers... See full summary » Director:Benjamin Ross |
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Tobias Arnold | ... |
Young Graham
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Molly
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Roger Lloyd-Pack | ... |
Fred
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Graham Young
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Norman Caro | ... |
Mr. Goez
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Dorothea Alexander | ... |
Mrs. Goez
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Charlotte Coleman | ... |
Winnie
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Paul Stacey | ... |
Dennis
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Samantha Edmonds | ... |
Sue
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Robert Demeger | ... |
Mr. Dexter
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Jack Deam | ... |
Mick
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Peter Pacey | ... |
Dickie Boone
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Joost Siedhoff | ... |
Dr. Scott
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Vilma Hollingbery | ... |
Aunty Panty
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Frank Mills | ... |
Uncle Jack
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Storyline
This film is based on a true story about a British teenager who allegedly poisoned family, friends, and co-workers. Graham is highly intelligent, but completely amoral. He becomes interested in science, especially chemistry, and begins to read avidly. Something of a social misfit, he is fascinated by morbid subjects such as poisons and murder. His family environment is intolerable to him and, in particular, his stepmother torments him. He decides to poison those who annoy him, first with antimony and later with thallium. He smugly thinks himself cleverer than all those around him, but nevertheless he is caught and sentenced to 'rehabilitation' at a psychiatric institution. Once there, he undertakes to deceive the new eminent psychiatrist sent there to 'cure' him, thereby securing his release. Written by Tad Dibbern <DIBBERN_D@a1.mscf.upenn.edu>
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He gave his life to his research, so did his family. See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for murders by poisoning, language and some nude photos See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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(USA) See more »Also Known As:
Das Handbuch des jungen Giftmischers See more »Box Office
Gross:
$749,812 (USA)Company Credits
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The movie does take some liberties: an example is that Young did not kill his Stepmother in real life - indeed he was close and devoted to her as she had a terminal illness. However, due to his sociopathic behavior, the film seems to explore the possibility he had a hand in her death. See more »Goofs
Factual errors: When Dr. Zeigler visits the institution for mentally unstable criminals in which Graham is hospitalized, the director of the institution says, referred to another patient: "Vulpes pilum mutat, non mores", saying it means "The leopard never changes his spots". Graham corrects him, saying it means instead: "The wolf changes its fur, but not its nature". Actually, "vulpes" means "fox". See more »
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