2 h 0 min | Drama | TV Movie

The Devil's Disciple

The Devil's Disciple | United Kingdom

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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Description

Director

David Hugh Jones

Stars

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

Others...

Keywords

based on play or musical, american revolution

Production

British Broadcasting Corporation

Actor

Patrick Stewart, Elizabeth Spriggs, Cheryl Maiker, Graham Turner, Susan Wooldridge, Patrick Godfrey, Patrick Newell, Larry Lamb, Benjamin Whitrow, Ian Richardson

Creators

George Bernard Shaw (Writer), David Hugh Jones (Director)

Release dates

17.05.1987 (GB)