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Deacon Brodie (1997)

1997-03-08 · 1h 30m · EN
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Drama based on the true story of Deacon Brodie one of Scotland's most notorious criminals. In 1788 Deacon Brodie a master cabinet maker and town councillor is a rogue and a hedonist. He steals money but gives it back. He attempts to steal a fortune from the city's Customs and Excise office but the attempt fails and he is caught. There is a widely-publicised trial and he is sentenced to death to be hanged on the gallows he designed.

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Simon DonaldWriterPhilip SavilleDirector

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Billy ConnollyBilly ConnollyDeacon BrodieSimon DonaldSimon DonaldAndrew AinslieEwen BremnerEwen BremnerLouis the apprenticeLorcan CranitchLorcan CranitchGeorge SmithPatrick MalahidePatrick MalahideBilie CreechCatherine McCormackCatherine McCormackAnnie GrantAlex NortonAlex NortonAlisdair GilzeanSiobhan RedmondSiobhan RedmondJean Brodie

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Genre affinityDrama · Tv MovieDialogue densityDramaPacingShortDirector preference321088Actor preference39689 · 80707 · 72017Country preferenceGb

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What is Deacon Brodie about?

Drama based on the true story of Deacon Brodie one of Scotland's most notorious criminals. In 1788 Deacon Brodie a master cabinet maker and town councillor is a rogue and a hedonist. He steals money but gives it back. He attempts to steal a fortune from the city's Customs and Excise office but the attempt fails and he is caught. There is a widely-publicised trial and he is sentenced to death to be hanged on the gallows he designed.

How long is Deacon Brodie?

Deacon Brodie has a runtime of 90 minutes.