Deacon Brodie
Synopsis
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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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Philip Saville
- Screenplay & Story
- Simon Donald
- Original Title
- Deacon Brodie
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Philip Saville
Simon Donald
Department Leadership Roster
Simon Donald
Writer
Philip Saville
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Deacon Brodie
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What is Deacon Brodie about?
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.
Who directed Deacon Brodie?
Deacon Brodie was directed by Philip Saville.
Who stars in Deacon Brodie?
The principal cast of Deacon Brodie includes Billy Connolly, Simon Donald, Ewen Bremner, Lorcan Cranitch, Patrick Malahide.
When was Deacon Brodie released and how long is it?
Deacon Brodie was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.