Deacon Brodie (1997)

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.

Released March 8, 1997 90 min None+

Genres: Crime, Drama, TV Movie

Keywords: mdblist.imdb-tv-movie, imdb.18th-century

Production Companies: BBC

Country: United States
Languages: English