The Devil's Disciple
“One Devil of a Motion Picture!”
In a small New England town during the American War of Independence, Dick Dudgeon, a revolutionary American Puritan, is mistaken for local minister Rev. Anthony Anderson and arrested by the British. Dick discovers himself incapable of accusing another human to suffer and continues to masquerade as the reverend.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel, ScreenPix Amazon Channel , YouTube Free | — |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
About The Devil's Disciple
The Devil's Disciple is a 1959 English-language war, comedy and history film directed by Guy Hamilton. The cast is led by Burt Lancaster, Kirk Douglas, Laurence Olivier. It has a runtime of 1h 22m. In United States, it is currently streaming on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel, ScreenPix Amazon Channel .
The Devil's Disciple was produced by Brynaprod S.A., Hecht-Hill-Lancaster Productions, and Bryna Productions and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was released on August 20, 1959.
- Director
- Guy Hamilton
- Writers
- Roland Kibbee, John Dighton
- Release date
- August 20, 1959
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Production
- Brynaprod S.A., Hecht-Hill-Lancaster Productions, Bryna Productions
The Devil's Disciple cast & crew
The Devil's Disciple was directed by Guy Hamilton and written by Roland Kibbee and John Dighton.
The cast features Burt Lancaster as Anthony Anderson, Kirk Douglas as Richard Dudgeon, Laurence Olivier as Gen. Burgoyne, Janette Scott as Judith Anderson, Eva Le Gallienne as Mrs. Dudgeon, and Harry Andrews as Maj. Swindon.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Richard Rodney Bennett, cinematography is by Jack Hildyard, and it was produced by Harold Hecht.
Is The Devil's Disciple worth watching?
At 1h 22m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy war, comedy, and history, The Devil's Disciple is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Devil's Disciple
Burt Lancaster
Anthony Anderson
Kirk Douglas
Richard Dudgeon
Laurence Olivier
Gen. Burgoyne
Janette Scott
Judith Anderson
Eva Le Gallienne
Mrs. Dudgeon
Harry Andrews
Maj. Swindon
Basil Sydney
Lawyer Hawkins
George Rose
British Sergeant
Neil McCallum
Christie Dudgeon
Mervyn Johns
Rev. Maindeck Parshotter
David Horne
Uncle William
Erik Chitty
Uncle Titus
The Devil's Disciple — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Devil's Disciple in United States?
The Devil's Disciple is streaming on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel, ScreenPix Amazon Channel , YouTube Free in United States.
▸Is The Devil's Disciple on YouTube TV?
Yes — The Devil's Disciple is currently available on YouTube TV in United States.
▸What language is The Devil's Disciple in?
The Devil's Disciple is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Devil's Disciple?
The Devil's Disciple runs 1 hours 22 minutes (82 minutes).
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