Recipe for Murder

Sydney 1952... What turned women into cold-blooded killers?

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Crime
Documentary

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.

Keywords

based on true story
1950s
australia
sydney
poisoning
true crime
crime
inspired by true events
real story
sydney, australia

Details

Status: Released
Release date: May 26, 2011
Original language: English
Spoken languages: English
Countries: Australia
Production: Screen NSW,Stray Dog Pictures,Jumping Dog Productions
Cast: Matthew Dale,Grant J. Garland,Aimee Horne,Anne Looby,Betty Tougher,Dan Wyllie
Director: Sonia Bible
Writer: Sonia Bible
Producer: Frank Haines
Budget: Not recorded
Revenue: Not recorded
IMDb: tt1948134