Shake Hands with the Devil
1959, English. Directed by Michael Anderson.
A story of love and hate...and the sudden sound of guns!
In 1921 Dublin, the IRA battles the "Black & Tans," special British forces given to harsh measures. Irish-American medical student Kerry O'Shea hopes to stay aloof, but saving a wounded friend gets him outlawed, and inexorably drawn into the rebel organization by his former professor Sean Lenihan, who has "shaken hands with the devil" and begun to think of fighting as an end in itself. Complications arise when Kerry falls for a beautiful English hostage, and the British offer a peace treaty that is not enough to satisfy Lenihan.
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Michael AndersonDirector
- James CagneySean Lenihan
- Don MurrayKerry O'Shea
- Dana WynterJennifer Curtis
- Glynis JohnsKitty Brady
- Michael RedgraveThe General
- Sybil ThorndikeLady Fitzhugh
- Cyril CusackChris Noonan
- Marianne BenetMary Madigan
- John BreslinTimmy McGrath
- Harry BroganTom Cassidy
- Richard HarrisTerence O'Brien
- William HartnellSergeant Jenkins
Details
- Released
- 24 June 1959
- Country
- Ireland, United States of America
- Written by
- Ben Roberts, Ivan Goff
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Shake Hands with the Devil: quick answers
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How long is Shake Hands with the Devil?
Shake Hands with the Devil runs 111 minutes (1h 51m).
Does Shake Hands with the Devil have a post-credits scene?
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Shake Hands with the Devil parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Shake Hands with the Devil is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Shake Hands with the Devil on?
Shake Hands with the Devil is streaming on ScreenPix and ScreenPix Amazon Channel in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Shake Hands with the Devil?
If you liked Shake Hands with the Devil, try Michael Collins, Bloody Sunday, The Wind That Shakes the Barley.
Who directed Shake Hands with the Devil?
Shake Hands with the Devil (1959) was directed by Michael Anderson and stars James Cagney, Don Murray, Dana Wynter.