The Widowmaker (2015)

Name: The Widowmaker
Director: Patrick Forbes
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2015-02-27
Duration: 1 h 36 min
Cast: Gillian Anderson

Documentary

Director: Patrick Forbes

Cast: Gillian Anderson

Runtime96 min

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Every minute of every year an American drops dead of a heart attack, hundreds of thousands without any warning or prior symptom. But these people could have been saved. The Widowmaker uncovers a chilling tale of greed, ego, and a conspiracy of silence around that most vulnerable of human organs - the heart.

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Fans of director Patrick Forbes and documentaries that delve into complex issues will find 'The Widowmaker' from 2015 a compelling watch. This film uncovers a chilling tale of greed, ego, and a conspiracy surrounding heart health, delivering an informative and thought-provoking exploration of a critical public health problem.

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The Widowmaker is a 1990 made-for-television film directed by John Madden and starring Annabelle Apsion, Alun Armstrong, David Morrissey and Kenneth Welsh. The film deals with a woman whose husband has been arrested after going on a killing rampage and the reaction of her local community. It was produced In the United Kingdom by Central Independent Television for the ITV network and aired on 29 December 1990. It received a nomination for Best Single Drama at the 1991 BAFTA Awards.