Shake Hands with the Devil
“A story of love and hate...and the sudden sound of guns!”
Overview
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.
Top-billed cast
Crew
- Director
- Michael Anderson
- Writers
- Ivan Goff, Marian Spitzer, Rearden Conner, Ben Roberts
- Producers
- George Glass, Michael Anderson, Walter Seltzer
- Production
- Troy Films, Pennebaker Productions
Frequently asked questions
What is Shake Hands with the Devil rated?
Shake Hands with the Devil has an audience rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 26 votes.
Who directed Shake Hands with the Devil?
Shake Hands with the Devil was directed by Michael Anderson.
When was Shake Hands with the Devil released?
Shake Hands with the Devil was released in 1959.
