The Devil's Disciple

The Devil's Disciple

1987 · 120 min · ★ 8.0 · Drama, TV Movie

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...

Directed by David Hugh Jones · Written by George Bernard Shaw

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