Shake Hands with the Devil
"A story of love and hate...and the sudden sound of guns!"
Originally released in 1959. Shake Hands with the Devil is a action/drama film. directed by Michael Anderson.
Starring James Cagney, Don Murray, and Dana Wynter
Synopsis
In 1921 Dublin, the IRA battles the "Black & Tans," special British forces given to harsh measures. Irish-American medical student Kerry O'Shea hopes to stay aloof, but saving a wounded friend gets him outlawed, and inexorably drawn into the rebel organization...under his former professor Sean Lenihan, who has "shaken hands with the devil" and begun to think of fighting as an end in itself. Complications arise when Kerry falls for a beautiful English hostage, and the British offer a peace treaty that is not enough to satisfy Lenihan.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 24, 1959
66 years ago
Runtime
1h 51m
111 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (23 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Ireland
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Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Troy Films
- Pennebaker Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shake Hands with the Devil about?
In 1921 Dublin, the IRA battles the "Black & Tans," special British forces given to harsh measures. Irish-American medical student Kerry O'Shea hopes to stay aloof, but saving a wounded friend gets...
Who directed Shake Hands with the Devil?
Shake Hands with the Devil was directed by Michael Anderson.
How long is Shake Hands with the Devil?
Shake Hands with the Devil has a runtime of 1 hours and 51 minutes (111 minutes total).
When was Shake Hands with the Devil released?
Shake Hands with the Devil was released on June 24, 1959 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Shake Hands with the Devil?
The main cast of Shake Hands with the Devil includes James Cagney, Don Murray, Dana Wynter, Glynis Johns, Michael Redgrave.