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The Devil's Disciple
The Devil's Disciple

The Devil's Disciple

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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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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

120 mins

Rating

6/10

Release Date

17 May 1987

Country

United Kingdom

Cast

Patrick Stewart

Patrick Stewart

Anthony Anderson

Elizabeth Spriggs

Elizabeth Spriggs

Mrs. Dudgeon

Cheryl Maiker

Cheryl Maiker

Essie

Graham Turner

Graham Turner

Anthony Anderson

Susan Wooldridge

Susan Wooldridge

Judith Anderson

Patrick Godfrey

Patrick Godfrey

Lawyer Hawkins

Patrick Newell

Patrick Newell

Uncle William Dudgeon

Larry Lamb

Larry Lamb

The Sergeant

Benjamin Whitrow

Benjamin Whitrow

Major Swindon

Ian Richardson

Ian Richardson

General Burgoyne

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