Shake Hands with the Devil
“A story of love and hate...and the sudden sound of guns!”
Synopsis
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.
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Shake Hands with the Devil (1959) Original Trailer [FHD]
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James Cagney
Sean Lenihan
Don Murray
Kerry O'Shea
Dana Wynter
Jennifer Curtis
Glynis Johns
Kitty Brady
Michael Redgrave
The General
Sybil Thorndike
Lady Fitzhugh
Cyril Cusack
Chris Noonan
Marianne Benet
Mary Madigan
John Breslin
Timmy McGrath
Harry Brogan
Tom Cassidy
Richard Harris
Terence O'Brien
William Hartnell
Sergeant Jenkins
John Le Mesurier
British General
Niall MacGinnis
Michael O'Leary
Ray McAnally
Paddy Nolan
Patrick McAlinney
Donovan
Clive Morton
Sir Arnold Fielding
Noel Purcell
Liam O'Sullivan
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 24, 1959
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Anderson
- Screenplay & Story
- Marian Spitzer, Rearden Conner, Ben Roberts, Ivan Goff
- Original Score
- William Alwyn
- Original Title
- Shake Hands with the Devil
- Country of Origin
- Ireland, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Production Studios
- Troy Films, Pennebaker Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Anderson
Marian Spitzer, Rearden Conner, Ben Roberts, Ivan Goff
William Alwyn
Erwin Hillier
Gordon Pilkington
Walter Seltzer, Michael Anderson, George Glass
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Anderson
Director
William Alwyn
Original Music Composer
Gordon Pilkington
Editor
Ben Roberts
Writer
Erwin Hillier
Director of Photography
Ivan Goff
Writer
Michael Anderson
Producer
Irene Gilbert
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shake Hands with the Devil
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What is Shake Hands with the Devil about?
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.
Who directed Shake Hands with the Devil?
Shake Hands with the Devil was directed by Michael Anderson.
Who stars in Shake Hands with the Devil?
The principal cast of Shake Hands with the Devil includes James Cagney, Don Murray, Dana Wynter, Glynis Johns, Michael Redgrave.
When was Shake Hands with the Devil released and how long is it?
Shake Hands with the Devil was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
Who composed the musical score for Shake Hands with the Devil?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Shake Hands with the Devil was composed by William Alwyn.
Is Shake Hands with the Devil based on a book or true story?
Shake Hands with the Devil is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Rearden Conner".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Shake Hands with the Devil?
Shake Hands with the Devil holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).