Deacon Brodie

Overview

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

March 8, 1997

Original language

English

Countries

United Kingdom

Production

BBC

Cast

Alex Norton,Siobhan Redmond,Ewen Bremner,Billy Connolly,Patrick Malahide,Lorcan Cranitch,Mark Chapman,Catherine McCormack,Simon Donald

Director

Philip Saville

Writer

Simon Donald

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0176645