Director: Philip Saville
Writer: Simon Donald
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.
90 min
Rating: 0/10
Released
Top Cast
Billy Connolly
Deacon Brodie
Ewen Bremner
Louis the apprentice
Lorcan Cranitch
George Smith
Patrick Malahide
Bilie Creech
Catherine McCormack
Annie Grant
Movie Info
Director: Philip Saville
Writer: Simon Donald
Production Companies: BBC
Countries: United Kingdom