Recipe for Murder

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

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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.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

53 mins

Rating

6/10

Release Date

26 May 2011

Country

Australia

Cast

Matthew Dale

Detective Don Ferguson

Grant J. Garland

Detective Sergeant Fredrick Krahe

Aimee Horne

Yvonne Fletcher

Anne Looby

Veronica Monty

Betty Tougher

Caroline Grills

Dan Wyllie

Narrator

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