Deacon Brodie
1997, English. Directed by Philip Saville.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 8 March 1997
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Simon Donald
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Who directed Deacon Brodie?
Deacon Brodie (1997) was directed by Philip Saville and stars Billy Connolly, Simon Donald, Ewen Bremner.