The Devil's Disciple (1987)
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...
Director: David Hugh Jones
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 120 min
Release Date: May 17, 1987
Cast
- Patrick Stewart - Anthony Anderson
- Elizabeth Spriggs - Mrs. Dudgeon
- Cheryl Maiker - Essie
- Graham Turner - Anthony Anderson
- Susan Wooldridge - Judith Anderson
- Patrick Godfrey - Lawyer Hawkins
- Patrick Newell - Uncle William Dudgeon
- Larry Lamb - The Sergeant
- Benjamin Whitrow - Major Swindon
- Ian Richardson - General Burgoyne
Screenplay
Production: BBC
Country: United Kingdom
Original Language: en
Keywords
based on play or musical, american revolution
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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...
- Who directed The Devil's Disciple?
- The Devil's Disciple was directed by David Hugh Jones.
- Who stars in The Devil's Disciple?
- The Devil's Disciple stars Patrick Stewart, Elizabeth Spriggs, Cheryl Maiker, Graham Turner, Susan Wooldridge, Patrick Godfrey.
- How long is The Devil's Disciple?
- The Devil's Disciple has a runtime of 2h 0m (120 minutes).
- What genre is The Devil's Disciple?
- The Devil's Disciple is a Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was The Devil's Disciple produced?
- The Devil's Disciple was produced in United Kingdom.