The Devil's Disciple (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1959, The Devil's Disciple is a comedy, drama, war and history film directed by Guy Hamilton, running about 82 minutes. “One Devil of a Motion Picture!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In a small New England town during the American War of Independence, Dick Dudgeon, a revolutionary American Puritan, is mistaken for local minister Rev. Anthony Anderson and arrested by the British. Dick discovers himself incapable of accusing another human to suffer and continues to masquerade as the reverend.
Who’s in it. The Devil's Disciple stars Burt Lancaster as Anthony Anderson, Kirk Douglas as Richard Dudgeon, Laurence Olivier as Gen. Burgoyne and Janette Scott as Judith Anderson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Devil's Disciple has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel . See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Devil's Disciple page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Devil's Disciple tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Devil's Disciple (1959)?
- In US, The Devil's Disciple is available to stream on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel . Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Devil's Disciple worth watching?
- The Devil's Disciple holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, war and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Devil's Disciple?
- The Devil's Disciple stars Burt Lancaster, Kirk Douglas, Laurence Olivier, Janette Scott and Eva Le Gallienne.
- When was The Devil's Disciple released?
- The Devil's Disciple was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.