The Devil's Disciple (1959)
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- Approved
- 1h 23min
- Comedy, History
- 20 Aug 1959 (USA)
- Movie
- Nominated for 1 BAFTA Film Award.
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Cast verified as complete
Burt Lancaster | ... |
The Rev. Anthony Anderson
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Kirk Douglas | ... |
Richard Dudgeon
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Laurence Olivier | ... |
Gen. Burgoyne
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Janette Scott | ... |
Judith Anderson
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Eva Le Gallienne | ... |
Mrs. Dudgeon
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Harry Andrews | ... |
Maj. Swindon
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Basil Sydney | ... |
Lawyer Hawkins
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George Rose | ... |
British Sergeant
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Neil McCallum | ... |
Christie Dudgeon
(as Neil Mc Callum)
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Mervyn Johns | ... |
Rev. Maindeck Parshotter
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David Horne | ... |
Uncle William
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Erik Chitty | ... |
Uncle Titus
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Allan Cuthbertson | ... |
British Lieutenant
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Percy Herbert | ... |
Edict Sergeant
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Phyllis Morris | ... |
Wife of Titus
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Brian Oulton | ... |
Mr. Brudenell
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Steven Berkoff | ... |
British Corporal (uncredited)
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John Harvey | ... |
British officer (uncredited)
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Jenny Jones | ... |
Essie (uncredited)
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Jack Lambert | ... |
(uncredited)
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Peter Leeds | ... |
Narrator (uncredited)
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Herbert Nelson | ... |
Sergeant (uncredited)
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Geremy Phillips | ... |
Man (uncredited)
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Sheree Winton | ... |
Platinum Blonde (uncredited)
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Directed by
Guy Hamilton | ||
Alexander Mackendrick | ... | (uncredited) |
Written by
John Dighton | ... | (screenplay) and |
Roland Kibbee | ... | (screenplay) |
George Bernard Shaw | ... | (based on the play by) (as Bernard Shaw) |
Produced by
Kirk Douglas | ... | co-executive producer (uncredited) |
Harold Hecht | ... | producer |
James Hill | ... | producer (uncredited) |
Burt Lancaster | ... | co-executive producer (uncredited) |
Music by
Richard Rodney Bennett | ... | (music by) |
Cinematography by
Jack Hildyard | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
Alan Osbiston | ... | supervising editor |
Art Direction by
Edward Carrere | ||
Terence Verity |
Set Decoration by
Scott Slimon |
Costume Design by
Mary Grant | ... | (costumes designed by) |
Makeup Department
Paul Rabiger | ... | chief makeup artist |
A.G. Scott | ... | hair stylist |
Betty Glasow | ... | assistant hairdresser (uncredited) |
Robert J. Schiffer | ... | makeup artist (uncredited) |
Production Management
Gilbert Kurland | ... | executive production manager |
John Palmer | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Adrian Pryce-Jones | ... | assistant director (as Adrian Pryce Jones) |
Drummond Riddell | ... | assistant director (uncredited) |
Sound Department
Bill Cook | ... | boom operator |
Les Hammond | ... | sound recordist (as Leslie Hammond) |
Keith Batten | ... | sound assistant (uncredited) |
Stunts
Peter Diamond | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
Gerry Fisher | ... | camera operator (as Gerald Fisher) |
Terry Cole | ... | clapper loader (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
Emma Selby-Walker | ... | costume supervisor |
Music Department
John Hollingsworth | ... | music director |
Transportation Department
Eddie Frewin | ... | driver: generator (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
Alan Binns | ... | technical advisor |
Catherine O'Brien | ... | unit publicist (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- United Artists (1959) (United States) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1959) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1960) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1960) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- Kommunenes Filmcentral (KF) (1960) (Norway) (theatrical)
- American Broadcasting Company (ABC) (1962) (United States) (tv)
- MGM Home Entertainment (1998) (United States) (VHS) (pan and scan)
- Kino Lorber (2015) (United States) (DVD)
- Kino Lorber (2015) (United States) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Estate of Gabriel Pascal (by arrangement with)
Storyline
Plot Summary |
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. The minister's wife, Judith, is moved by Dick's actions and mistakenly interprets them as an expression of love for her. In spite of his protestations she finds herself romantically attracted to him. Brought before British commander General Burgoyne, Dudgeon displays his willingness to die for his principles. At the last minute Dick is saved from ministerial pursuits to become a revolutionary leader. Written by alfiehitchie |
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Taglines | One devil of a motion picture ! See more » |
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Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
Budget | $1,500,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
Trivia | The character of The Reverend Anthony Anderson was loosely based on the historical figure of Peter Muhlenberg, known as the "Fighting Parson of the American Revolution". See more » |
Goofs | Several times while going through the forest, the British refer to "snipers." However, the term sniper didn't come into being until about 40 years after the American Revolutionary War. The term came into usage in 1824, while the war ended in 1783. See more » |
Movie Connections | Referenced in Bells Are Ringing (1960). See more » |
Soundtracks | Yankee Doodle See more » |
Crazy Credits | The opening credits appear over a map of North America during the Revolutionary War, which then zooms into an animated battle played out by paper models. See more » |
Quotes |
Major Swindon:
What will history say, sir? General John Burgoyne: History, sir, will tell lies, as usual! See more » |