Burke & Hare

WILLIAM BURKE and WILLIAM HARE are scratching out a living in 1830s Edinburgh. After yet another failed business venture, they return to Hare’s lodging house to find that their tenant has suddenly died on rent day. As the boys decide how to dispose of the body over a drink, they discover that a corpse can fetch a hefty price. Edinburgh is the centre of the medical universe and the city’s doctors are crying out for more cadavers for their educational lectures. First they try the infamous DR. MONRO, but he’s not interested, so they sell the corpse to DR. KNOX, his vain and ambitious rival who urges them to bring any more ‘unfortunates’ they may stumble upon. Entrepreneurial Hare is quick to realize they’ve hit on a great money making venture and despite the more sensitive Burke’s misgivings, they embark on a series of plans to secure more bodies. They arrange a series of deadly ‘accidents’ for the local unfortunates and to celebrate their success, they go out on the town to celebrate. There, Burke meets GINNY, a beautiful and spirited aspiring actress. In a series of hilarious comic misadventures Burke and Hare begin to secure a steady stream of bodies and the cash starts rolling in.

Genre(s) : Comedy,Crime,History

Aka(s) :
(original title) - Burke & Hare
Australia - Burke and Hare
Brazil - Burke e Hare
Bulgaria - Бърк и Хеър(Bulgarian)
Canada - Burke & Hare
Canada - Cadavres à la Pelle

Finland - Burke & Hare
France - Cadavres à la pelle
Germany - Burke & Hare - Wir finden immer eine Leiche
Greece - Κλέφτες πτωμάτων
Greece - Κυνηγοί πτωμάτων
Italy - Ladri di cadaveri - Burke & Hare
Japan - バーク アンド ヘア
Poland - Burke i Hare
Romania - Burke şi Hare
Russia - Руки-ноги за любовь
Russia - Руки-ноги за любовь
Spain - Burke & Hare
Sweden - Burke & Hare
Taiwan - 房間就是太平間
Turkey - Ceset Hırsızları
Ukraine - Ноги-руки за любов
United Kingdom - Burke & Hare
United Kingdom - Burke and Hare
United States - Burke and Hare

Actors :
Bill Bailey Hangman
Tom Wilkinson Doctor Robert Knox
Michael Smiley Patterson
Tim Curry Doctor Monro
Paul Davis Patient
Christian Brassington Charles
Gabrielle Downey Mad Maggie
Stuart McQuarrie Magistrate
Simon Pegg William Burke
Andy Serkis William Hare
Mike Goodenough Aggrieved Customer
Jessica Hynes Lucky
Robert Fyfe Old Donald
Robert Willox Gravediggers' Bouncer
David Schofield Fergus
David Hayman Danny McTavish
Christopher Lee Old Joseph
Ronnie Corbett Captain Tam McLintoch
Ciaron Kelly Private Fox
Reece Shearsmith Sergeant Mackenzie
Joyce Henderson Mrs McFie
Isla Fisher Ginny Hawkins
Pollyanna McIntosh Mary
Georgia King Emma
Shelley Longworth Hannah
Amanda Claire-Jones Nicola (as Amanda Claire)
Allan Corduner Nicephore
Steve Speirs McMartin's Doorman
George Potts Doctor Lister
Duncan Duff Attendant
Hugh Bonneville Lord Harrington
Ray Harryhausen Distinguished Doctor
Alan Munroe Distinguished Doctor (as Sir Alan Munroe)
John Gaynor Distinguished Doctor (as Dr John Gaynor)
Michael Wilson Distinguished Doctor
Robert Paynter Distinguished Doctor
Simon Farnaby William Wordsworth
Tom Meeten Samuel Coleridge
Paul Whitehouse Gentleman Drunk
Michael Winner Gentlemen Passenger
Tom Urie Heart attack man
Ella Smith Barmaid
Janet Whiteside Old Woman
Jenny Agutter Lucy
Robert Stone Miss Clarissa Windsor
Max Landis Handsome Coachman
Chris Obi John Martin
Patricia Gibson-Howell Mrs John Martin
Michael Billington Medical Student
Stephen Merchant Holyrood Footman
Jacob Edwards Hollyrood Courtier
John Woodvine Lord Provost
Billy Riddoch Rabble Rouser
Esmé Thompson Nicephore's Girlfriend (as Esme Thompson)
Costa-Gavras French Family (as Costa Gavras)
Michèle Ray-Gavras French Family (as Michele Ray Gavras)
Romain Gavras French Family
Emmanuel Hamon French Family
Theo Hamon French Family
Dodger Greyfriars Bobby
Seamus Self (as Seamus the Dog)
Marc Bartlett Peter, Medical Student & Suitor to Ginny Hawkins
Aadam Mohammed Additional background (as Aadam Mohammad)
George Appleby Execution witness (uncredited)
Guðmundur Auðunsson Thug #1 (uncredited)
Paul Bergquist Man in Tavern (uncredited)
Michelle Brooks Macbeth Girl (uncredited)
Christian Carroll Cowboy (uncredited)
Gioacchino Jim Cuffaro Doctor (uncredited)
Kieran-Miguel Diego D'La Vega Mad Mike (uncredited)
Joseph Dewey Medical Student (uncredited)
Darren Hammock Highland Soldier (uncredited)
Lee Nicholas Harris Cowboy (uncredited)
Tony Honickberg Bar Patron /Theatre Patron (uncredited)
Kerry Ingram Street child (uncredited)
Charli Janeway Medical Student (uncredited)
Eric Lampaert (uncredited)
Jamie Langlands Medical Student (uncredited)
Charlotte Lowdell Hopeful (uncredited)
Johnny Lynch Oyster Trader (uncredited)
Tom Machell Medical Student (uncredited)
Chris Mansfield Stage hand (uncredited)
Ken Matthews The Boil Man (uncredited)
Michael McCarroll Market Man (uncredited)
Henry Monk Medical Student (uncredited)
Nick Moorcroft Reporter (uncredited)
Pete Noakes Tanner (uncredited)
Spencer Noll Hamish (uncredited)
Gino Picciano Doctor (uncredited)
Paul Redfern Tavern Drinker (uncredited)
Nick Shaw Barman (uncredited)
Adam Smith Medical Student (uncredited)
Mark Smith Policeman (uncredited)
Shaun Troke Patron (uncredited)
Andrew Waldron Man in Tavern (uncredited)