About this release
Nel 1777 durante la Rivoluzione americana Richard Dudgeon soprannominato discepolo del Diavolo, diventa un eroe salvando dalla morte certa il pastore protestante Anthony Anderson. La sua azione diventa simbolica e il popolo americano può battere l'Inghilterra e conquistare la sospirata indipendenza.
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Disc 1
DVD
The Devil's Disciple (1959)
82 min
HistoryComedyWar
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.
Credits
Director
Guy Hamilton
Writer
Roland Kibbee
John Dighton
Cast
Burt Lancasteras Anthony Anderson
Kirk Douglasas Richard Dudgeon
Laurence Olivieras Gen. Burgoyne
Janette Scottas Judith Anderson
Eva Le Gallienneas Mrs. Dudgeon
Harry Andrewsas Maj. Swindon
Basil Sydneyas Lawyer Hawkins
George Roseas British Sergeant
Neil McCallumas Christie Dudgeon
Mervyn Johnsas Rev. Maindeck Parshotter
Cinematographer
Jack Hildyard
Composer
Richard Rodney Bennett
Editor
Alan Osbiston
Producer
Harold Hecht
Release Details
- Packaging
- Keep Case
Images
Catalogue Info
- Added by
- Matthew Simpson
- Date added
- August 17, 2026