Deacon Brodie
Details
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.
Cast & Crew
- Cast:Billy Connolly , Simon Donald , Ewen Bremner , Lorcan Cranitch , Patrick Malahide , Catherine McCormack , Alex Norton , Siobhan Redmond
- Director: Philip Saville
