9.5Deacon Brodie · 1997
Deacon Brodie (1997) is a TV Movie / Drama film directed by Philip Saville, starring Billy Connolly, Simon Donald, Ewen Bremner.
TV MovieDrama
9.5Overview
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.
Cast
Billy Connolly, Simon Donald, Ewen Bremner, Lorcan Cranitch, Patrick Malahide, Catherine McCormack, Alex Norton, Siobhan Redmond
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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.
When was "Deacon Brodie" released?
Deacon Brodie was released in 1997.
Who stars in "Deacon Brodie"?
The cast includes Billy Connolly, Simon Donald, Ewen Bremner, Lorcan Cranitch.
