The Devil's Disciple
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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...
Status: Released
Released Date: 1987-05-17
Runtime: 120 mins
Director: David Hugh Jones
Writer: George Bernard Shaw
Spoken language:
Genres: Drama, TV Movie
Original title: The Devil's Disciple
Production Companies: BBC
Production Countries: United Kingdom
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