Movie Description
Deacon Brodie
(1997)Overview
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.
Featured Crew
Cast
Deacon Brodie
Andrew Ainslie
Louis the apprentice
George Smith
Bilie Creech
Annie Grant
Alisdair Gilzean
Jean Brodie
Posters
Facts
Original TitleDeacon Brodie
Status Released
Release Information
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1997-03-08
Original Language
Runtime 01h 30m
Production CompaniesBBC
Genres
- TV Movie
- Drama
