The Devil's Disciple
“One Devil of a Motion Picture!”
Synopsis
In a small New England town during the American War of Independence, Dick Dudgeon, a revolutionary American Puritan, is mistaken for local minister Rev. Anthony Anderson and arrested by the British. Dick discovers himself incapable of accusing another human to suffer and continues to masquerade as the reverend.
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The Devil's Disciple (1959) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
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Burt Lancaster
Anthony Anderson
Kirk Douglas
Richard Dudgeon
Laurence Olivier
Gen. Burgoyne
Janette Scott
Judith Anderson
Eva Le Gallienne
Mrs. Dudgeon
Harry Andrews
Maj. Swindon
Basil Sydney
Lawyer Hawkins
George Rose
British Sergeant
Neil McCallum
Christie Dudgeon
Mervyn Johns
Rev. Maindeck Parshotter
David Horne
Uncle William
Erik Chitty
Uncle Titus
Allan Cuthbertson
British Lieutenant
Percy Herbert
Edict Sergeant
Phyllis Morris
Wife of Titus
Brian Oulton
Mr. Brudenell
Steven Berkoff
British Corporal
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 20, 1959
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Guy Hamilton
- Screenplay & Story
- Roland Kibbee, John Dighton
- Original Score
- Richard Rodney Bennett
- Original Title
- The Devil's Disciple
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Brynaprod S.A., Hecht-Hill-Lancaster Productions, Bryna Productions, United Artists
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Guy Hamilton
Roland Kibbee, John Dighton, George Bernard Shaw
Richard Rodney Bennett
Jack Hildyard
Alan Osbiston
Harold Hecht
Department Leadership Roster
Guy Hamilton
Director
Roland Kibbee
Screenplay
John Dighton
Screenplay
Richard Rodney Bennett
Original Music Composer
Jack Hildyard
Director of Photography
Harold Hecht
Producer
Mary Grant
Costume Design
Alan Osbiston
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Devil's Disciple
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What is The Devil's Disciple about?
In a small New England town during the American War of Independence, Dick Dudgeon, a revolutionary American Puritan, is mistaken for local minister Rev. Anthony Anderson and arrested by the British. Dick discovers himself incapable of accusing another human to suffer and continues to masquerade as the reverend.
Who directed The Devil's Disciple?
The Devil's Disciple was directed by Guy Hamilton.
Who stars in The Devil's Disciple?
The principal cast of The Devil's Disciple includes Burt Lancaster, Kirk Douglas, Laurence Olivier, Janette Scott, Eva Le Gallienne.
When was The Devil's Disciple released and how long is it?
The Devil's Disciple was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for The Devil's Disciple?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Devil's Disciple was composed by Richard Rodney Bennett.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Devil's Disciple?
The Devil's Disciple holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).