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Recipe for Murder(2011)
Status: Released
Date: 2011-05-26
60%
2 Votes
Time: 0h 53m
Sydney 1952... What turned women into cold-blooded killers?
Overview:
Sydney, the early 1950's... a city in the grip of a deadly crime wave. In just over a year more than one hundred people were poisoned. Most of the killers were women. Recipe For Murder tells the true story of three notorious poisoners; Yvonne Fletcher, Caroline Grills and Veronica Monty. The 52 minute film combines gritty archive with stunning film noir re-enactments and interviews with witnesses. Narrated by Dan Wyllie in classic pulp crime style, the film dramatically reveals the unique ingredients that created a Recipe For Murder.
Languages: English.
Countries:
Australia
ProductionCompanies: 
Stray Dog Pictures
Jumping Dog Productions
Movie: Recipe for Murder
Top 6 Billed Cast
Matthew Dale
Detective Don Ferguson
Aimee Horne
Yvonne Fletcher
Anne Looby
Veronica Monty
Dan Wyllie
Narrator
Video Trailer Recipe for Murder
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Recipe For Murder - Featurette
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