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      The Devil's Disciple

      1959 1h 22m History Drama List
      Reviews 69% 50+ Ratings Audience Score When Dick Dudgeon (Kirk Douglas) learns his father was executed by the British for treason at the onset of the Revolutionary War, he steals the body for a proper burial after minister Anthony Anderson's (Burt Lancaster) pleas for it are in vain. While visiting with the minister and his wife, the British mistakenly arrest Dick, who says nothing, choosing to stand in the minister's place. Can Anderson and the rebels convince Gen. Burgoyne (Laurence Olivier) to free Dick before he's hanged? Read More Read Less

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      Steve D Feels longer than it is because of its paper thin characters. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 07/12/23 Full Review j f Tremendous! Douglas-Lancaster duo expose pathetic, english crown-polishers for the pieces of sh*t they truly are. Four more years! Rated 4 out of 5 stars 07/08/23 Full Review GAUDEAMUS I IT HELPS TO BE COLLEGE EDUCATED TO ENJOY THIS GREAT UNSUNG MASTERPIECE,,,,THOUGH ALL MIL VETS SHOULD UNDERSTAND THE SUBTEXT Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/08/23 Full Review Audience Member An almost perfect realization of Shaw's satirical play. Its main flaw is that it's far too short for the wealth of material that was available from the original play. The actors are cast brilliantly, especially Laurence Olivier as General Bourgoyne, a performance overflowing with wit. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/13/23 Full Review s r Another lost flixster rating. I wanted to like this movie, but it was so poorly presented and directed that I can't. It's a shame, since it had potential. Saw it on TCM. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member good version of this Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Synopsis When Dick Dudgeon (Kirk Douglas) learns his father was executed by the British for treason at the onset of the Revolutionary War, he steals the body for a proper burial after minister Anthony Anderson's (Burt Lancaster) pleas for it are in vain. While visiting with the minister and his wife, the British mistakenly arrest Dick, who says nothing, choosing to stand in the minister's place. Can Anderson and the rebels convince Gen. Burgoyne (Laurence Olivier) to free Dick before he's hanged?
      Director
      Guy Hamilton
      Production Co
      Hill-Hecht-Lancaster Productions
      Genre
      History, Drama
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (DVD)
      Nov 24, 2015
      Runtime
      1h 22m