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Cast & Crew

John Landis
Director
Christopher Lee
As Old Joseph
Tim Curry
As Dr. Monroe
Tom Wilkinson
As Dr. Knox
Simon Pegg
As William Burke
Hugh Bonneville
As Lord Harrington
Andy Serkis
As William Hare
Michael Winner
As Gentleman Passenger

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In 19th century Edinburgh, two struggling Irish immigrants, William Burke and William Hare, stumble upon a lucrative business idea - providing fresh cadavers for the city's prestigious medical school. As demand for corpses skyrockets, Burke and Hare resort to murder to keep up with orders, but their partnership with a local anatomist, Dr. Knox, eventually leads to their downfall. A dark comedy based on true events, Burke & Hare delves into themes of greed, love, and the ethics of scientific progress, set against the backdrop of a bustling Scottish city.

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You can stream Burke & Hare on: Amazon Prime ⎥ AMC+ Apple TV Amazon Store

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Burke & Hare was released in theaters on August 5, 2011.