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The Devil's Disciple (1987)

1987-05-17 · 2h 0m · EN
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Shaw turned to the classic Victorian melodrama to focus on the insincerity of much that his audience held dear, especially family and marriage. In 1777 as the American War of Independence rages, Dick Dudgeon returns to the family he revolted against years ago. But his life is about to take another twist as the british arrive and seem set on an execution...

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David Hugh JonesDirectorGeorge Bernard ShawWriter

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Patrick StewartPatrick StewartAnthony AndersonElizabeth SpriggsElizabeth SpriggsMrs. DudgeonCheryl MaikerCheryl MaikerEssieGraham TurnerGraham TurnerAnthony AndersonSusan WooldridgeSusan WooldridgeJudith AndersonPatrick GodfreyPatrick GodfreyLawyer HawkinsPatrick NewellPatrick NewellUncle William DudgeonLarry LambLarry LambThe SergeantBenjamin WhitrowBenjamin WhitrowMajor SwindonIan RichardsonIan RichardsonGeneral Burgoyne

Keywords

Based on play or musicalAmerican revolution

Movie DNA

Genre affinityDrama · Tv MovieTheme affinityBased On Play Or Musical · American RevolutionDialogue densityDramaDirector preference236127Actor preference112477 · 20656 · 178403Country preferenceGb

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What is The Devil's Disciple about?

Shaw turned to the classic Victorian melodrama to focus on the insincerity of much that his audience held dear, especially family and marriage. In 1777 as the American War of Independence rages, Dick Dudgeon returns to the family he revolted against years ago. But his life is about to take another twist as the british arrive and seem set on an execution...

How long is The Devil's Disciple?

The Devil's Disciple has a runtime of 120 minutes.