The Devil's Disciple
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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About The Devil's Disciple
The Devil's Disciple is a 1987 English-language drama and tv movie film directed by David Hugh Jones. The cast is led by Patrick Stewart, Elizabeth Spriggs, Cheryl Maiker. It has a runtime of 2h 0m.
The Devil's Disciple was produced by BBC and made in United Kingdom. It was released on May 17, 1987.
- Director
- David Hugh Jones
- Writers
- George Bernard Shaw
- Release date
- May 17, 1987
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Production
- BBC
The Devil's Disciple cast & crew
The Devil's Disciple was directed by David Hugh Jones and written by George Bernard Shaw.
The cast features Patrick Stewart as Anthony Anderson, Elizabeth Spriggs as Mrs. Dudgeon, Cheryl Maiker as Essie, Graham Turner as Anthony Anderson, Susan Wooldridge as Judith Anderson, and Patrick Godfrey as Lawyer Hawkins.
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Cast of The Devil's Disciple
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
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▸How long is The Devil's Disciple?
The Devil's Disciple runs 2 hours 0 minutes (120 minutes).
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