Deacon Brodie
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.
TV Movie
Drama
9.0
1 reviewsRuntime: 90 min.
Budget: N/A
Revenue: N/A
Release Date: 1997-03-08
Director(s): Philip Saville
Production: BBC
IMDB: tt0176645
