A Is for Acid (2002)

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.

Cast (26)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

Martin Clunes

John George Haigh

Keeley Hawes

Gillian Rogers

Richard Hope

Dr. Archie Henderson

Celia Imrie

Rose Henderson

Rowena Cooper

Mrs. Durand-Deacon

John Flanagan

Arnold Burtin

Terence Beesley

DS Heslin

Matyelok Gibbs

Mrs Constance Lane

Barbara Marten

Emily Haigh

G

Geoff Holman

John Haigh Senior

C

Christopher Town

John George Haigh (as a boy)

Ken Drury

Mr. Greig

N

Neil McKinven

Donald McSwan

Claire Nielson

Amy McSwan

Donald Douglas

William McSwan

Christopher Ettridge

Steven Rogers (as Chris Ettridge)

Sally Carman

Betty

Duggie Brown

Morrison

Emma Cooke

Mrs Louisa Bird

P

Paula Stockbridge

Mrs Kirkwood

A

Amanda Haberland

Sgt. Lambourne

Charles De'Ath

Sgt Symes

G

Geoff Oldham

Magistrate

R

Randal Herley

Elderly Resident

E

Eamonn Riley

Mr Parry

N

Nick Chadwin

Veterinary Surgeon

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