Deacon Brodie
IMDb7.11
19971h 30m
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.
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Crew
- Director
- Philip Saville
- Writer
- Simon Donald
- Production
- BBC
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Who directed Deacon Brodie?
Deacon Brodie was directed by Philip Saville.
When was Deacon Brodie released?
Deacon Brodie was released in 1997.
