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Burke & Hare. Image shows from L to R: William Burke (Simon Pegg), William Hare (Andy Serkis). Copyright: Fragile Films
Burke & Hare

Burke & Hare

  • 2010 film

Comedy about legendary 19th Century graverobbers Burke and Hare, providing corpses to Edinburgh's medical men. Stars Simon Pegg, Andy Serkis, Isla Fisher, Tom Wilkinson, Jessica Hynes and more.

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Cast & crew credits

Cast
Simon Pegg William Burke
Andy Serkis William Hare
Isla Fisher Ginny Hawkins
Tom Wilkinson Doctor Robert Knox
Jessica Hynes Lucky Hare
Bill Bailey Hangman
Hugh Bonneville Lord Harrington
Allan Corduner Nicephore
David Hayman Danny McTavish
David Schofield Fergus
Ronnie Corbett Captain Tam McLintoch
Reece Shearsmith Sergeant Mackenzie
Christian Brassington Charles Darwin
Michael Smiley Patterson
Tim Curry Doctor Monro
Christopher Lee Old Joseph
John Woodvine Lord Provost
Jenny Agutter Lucy
Paul Whitehouse Gentleman Drunk
Stephen Merchant Hollyrood Footman
Ray Harryhausen Distinguished Doctor
Robert Paynter Distinguished Doctor
Paul Davis Patient
Gabrielle Downey Mad Maggie
Stuart McQuarrie Magistrate
Mike Goodenough Aggrieved Customer
Robert Fyfe Old Donald
Robert Willox Gravediggers' Bouncer
Ciaron Kelly Private Fox
Joyce Henderson Mrs McFie
Pollyanna McIntosh Mary
Georgia King Emma
Shelley Longworth Hannah
Amanda Claire Nicola
Steve Speirs McMartin's Doorman
George Potts Doctor Lister
Alan Munroe (as Sir Alan Munroe) Distinguished Doctor
John Gaynor (as Dr John Gaynor) Distinguished Doctor
Michael Wilson Distinguished Doctor
Simon Farnaby William Wordsworth
Tom Meeten Samuel Coleridge
Michael Winner Gentleman Passenger
Tom Urie Heart Attack Man
Ella Smith Barmaid
Janet Whiteside Old Woman
Robert Stone Miss Clarissa Windsor
Max Landis Handsome Coachman
Chris Obi John Martin
Patricia Gibson-Howell Mrs John Martin
Michael Billington Medical Student
Jacob Edwards Hollyrood Courtier
Billy Riddoch Rabble Rouser
Esme Thompson Nicephore's Girlfriend
Costa Gavras French Family Member
Michele Ray Gavras French Family Member
Romain Gavras French Family Member
Emmanuel Hamon French Family Member
Theo Hamon French Family Member
Writing team
Piers Ashworth Writer
Nick Moorcroft Writer
Production team
John Landis Director
Barnaby Thompson Producer
Alexandra Derbyshire (as Alexandra Ferguson) Producer
Nigel Green Executive Producer
James Spring Executive Producer
Tim Smith Executive Producer
Paul Brett Executive Producer
Peter Nichols Executive Producer
James Atherton Executive Producer
Jan Pace Executive Producer
Mark Everson Editor
Simon Elliott Production Designer
Joby Talbot Composer
Guy Dagul Composer

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