The Devil's Disciple(1959)
“One Devil of a Motion Picture!”
Overview
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.
Director
Guy Hamilton
Studio
Brynaprod S.A.
Cast
Burt Lancaster
as Anthony Anderson
Kirk Douglas
as Richard Dudgeon
Laurence Olivier
as Gen. Burgoyne
Janette Scott
as Judith Anderson
Eva Le Gallienne
as Mrs. Dudgeon
Harry Andrews
as Maj. Swindon
Basil Sydney
as Lawyer Hawkins
George Rose
as British Sergeant
Neil McCallum
as Christie Dudgeon
Mervyn Johns
as Rev. Maindeck Parshotter
David Horne
as Uncle William
Erik Chitty
as Uncle Titus
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1959
Runtime
1h 22m
Language
English
Rating
6.7 / 10
Production Companies
Brynaprod S.A. • Hecht-Hill-Lancaster Productions • Bryna Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch 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 and released in 1959. It is a war, comedy, history film.
How long is The Devil's Disciple?▼
The Devil's Disciple has a runtime of 1 hours and 22 minutes (82 minutes total).
Who stars in The Devil's Disciple?▼
The cast of The Devil's Disciple includes Burt Lancaster as Anthony Anderson, Kirk Douglas as Richard Dudgeon, Laurence Olivier as Gen. Burgoyne, Janette Scott as Judith Anderson, Eva Le Gallienne as Mrs. Dudgeon and more.
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