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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A comedic take on the true story of the 1828 Edinburgh body-snatchers William Burke (Simon Pegg) and William Hare (Andy Serkis).

Featuring: Simon Pegg (William Burke), Andy Serkis (William Hare), Isla Fisher (Ginny Hawkins), Tom Wilkinson (Doctor Robert Knox), Jessica Hynes (Lucky Hare), Bill Bailey (Hangman), David Schofield (Fergus), Ronnie Corbett (Captain Tam McLintoch), Reece Shearsmith (Sergeant Mackenzie), Michael Smiley (Patterson), Paul Whitehouse (Gentleman Drunk), Stephen Merchant (Hollyrood Footman), Gabrielle Downey (Mad Maggie), Ciaron Kelly (Private Fox), Joyce Henderson (Mrs McFie) & Tom Urie (Heart Attack Man).

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