The Devil's Disciple

Overview

Shaw turned to the classic Victorian melodrama to focus on the insincerity of much that his audience held dear, especially family and marriage. In 1777 as the American War of Independence rages, Dick Dudgeon returns to the family he revolted against years ago. But his life is about to take another twist as the british arrive and seem set on an execution...

Details

Status

Released

Release date

May 17, 1987

Original language

English

Countries

United Kingdom

Production

BBC

Cast

Larry Lamb,Ian Richardson,Elizabeth Spriggs,Patrick Godfrey,Cheryl Maiker,Susan Wooldridge,Patrick Newell,Graham Turner,Benjamin Whitrow,Patrick Stewart

Director

David Hugh Jones

Writer

George Bernard Shaw

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0133712