18 Jan 2008
Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired
Examines the public scandal and private tragedy which led to legendary director Roman Polanski's sudden flight from the United States.
Recipe for Murder
Sydney 1952... What turned women into cold-blooded killers?
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.
Top Billed 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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