(Deacon Brodie)

Content: 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.

Countries:

United Kingdom

Genres:

TV Movie,

Drama

Runtime:

90 minutes

Year:

1997

Directors:

Philip Saville

Production companies:

BBC

Actors:

Deacon Brodie

Andrew Ainslie

Louis the apprentice

George Smith

Bilie Creech

Crews:

Director

Writer