Deacon Brodie (1997)
1h 30m · 8 Mar 1997
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9.5/10
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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.
| Movie ID | 4431 |
|---|---|
| Genre | Drama, TV Movie |
| Director | Philip Saville |
| Main cast | Billy Connolly, Simon Donald, Ewen Bremner, Lorcan Cranitch, Patrick Malahide, Catherine McCormack, Alex Norton, Siobhan Redmond |
| Release date | 8 March 1997 |
| Release year | 1997 |
| Language | EN |
| Duration | 90 min (1h 30m) |
| Rating | 9.5 / 10 (TMDB) |
| Production house | BBC |
Director: Philip Saville
Writers: Simon Donald
Top cast
Billy ConnollyDeacon Brodie
Simon DonaldAndrew Ainslie
Ewen BremnerLouis the apprentice
Lorcan CranitchGeorge Smith
Patrick MalahideBilie Creech
Catherine McCormackAnnie Grant
Alex NortonAlisdair Gilzean
Siobhan RedmondJean Brodie
Mark ChapmanMcready
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