9.52199790 min

Deacon Brodie

Name: Deacon Brodie
Released: 1997-03-08
Rating: 9.5

TV Movie Drama

Director: Philip Saville

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The story

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.

Original title: Deacon Brodie
Release date: 1997-03-08
Original language: en