movie
Deacon Brodie
TMDBMar 8, 1997
TMDB9.5
DirectorPhilip Saville
Runtime
1h 30m
Status
Released
Language
EN
Country
United Kingdom
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.
