The Devil's Disciple
1987, English. Directed by David Hugh Jones.
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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- 2h 0m
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- English
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Cast & crew
- David Hugh JonesDirector
- Patrick StewartAnthony Anderson
- Elizabeth SpriggsMrs. Dudgeon
- Cheryl MaikerEssie
- Graham TurnerAnthony Anderson
- Susan WooldridgeJudith Anderson
- Patrick GodfreyLawyer Hawkins
- Patrick NewellUncle William Dudgeon
- Larry LambThe Sergeant
- Benjamin WhitrowMajor Swindon
- Ian RichardsonGeneral Burgoyne
Details
- Released
- 17 May 1987
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- George Bernard Shaw
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What The Devil's Disciple is based on
The Devil's Disciple is based on The Devil's Disciple, a play or musical by George Bernard Shaw.
Play or musical
The Devil's Disciple
By George Bernard Shaw
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The Devil's Disciple runs 120 minutes (2h 0m).
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The Devil's Disciple isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 17 May 1987. (Checked 3 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Devil's Disciple?
If you liked The Devil's Disciple, try Mansfield Park, Girl in the Box, King Lear.
Who directed The Devil's Disciple?
The Devil's Disciple (1987) was directed by David Hugh Jones and stars Patrick Stewart, Elizabeth Spriggs, Cheryl Maiker.
What is The Devil's Disciple based on?
The Devil's Disciple is based on The Devil's Disciple, a play or musical by George Bernard Shaw.