The Devil's Disciple
"One Devil of a Motion Picture!"
Originally released in 1959. The Devil's Disciple is a war/comedy film. directed by Guy Hamilton. At just 82 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Burt Lancaster, Kirk Douglas, and Laurence Olivier
Synopsis
In a small New England town during the American War of Independence, Dick Dudgeon, a revolutionary American Puritan, is mistaken for local minister Rev. Anthony Anderson and arrested by the British. Dick discovers himself incapable of accusing another human to suffer and continues to masquerade as the reverend.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 20, 1959
66 years ago
Runtime
1h 22m
82 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (35 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
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Director
Top Cast
Burt Lancaster
as Anthony Anderson
Kirk Douglas
as Richard Dudgeon
Laurence Olivier
as Gen. Burgoyne
Janette Scott
as Judith Anderson
Eva Le Gallienne
as Mrs. Dudgeon
Harry Andrews
as Maj. Swindon
Basil Sydney
as Lawyer Hawkins
George Rose
as British Sergeant
Neil McCallum
as Christie Dudgeon
Mervyn Johns
as Rev. Maindeck Parshotter
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Brynaprod S.A.
- Hecht-Hill-Lancaster Productions
- Bryna Productions
- United Artists
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Devil's Disciple about?
In a small New England town during the American War of Independence, Dick Dudgeon, a revolutionary American Puritan, is mistaken for local minister Rev. Anthony Anderson and arrested by the British...
Who directed The Devil's Disciple?
The Devil's Disciple was directed by Guy Hamilton.
How long is The Devil's Disciple?
The Devil's Disciple has a runtime of 1 hours and 22 minutes (82 minutes total).
When was The Devil's Disciple released?
The Devil's Disciple was released on August 20, 1959 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Devil's Disciple?
The main cast of The Devil's Disciple includes Burt Lancaster, Kirk Douglas, Laurence Olivier, Janette Scott, Eva Le Gallienne.