The Devil’s Disciple
Movie
1959
1 HOUR 22 MINS
Historical drama
When a man learns his father was executed by the British for treason at the onset of the Revolutionary War, he steals the body for a proper burial after the minister’s pleas for it are in vain.
Cast & Crew
Burt Lancaster The Rev. Anthony Anderson
Kirk Douglas Richard Dudgeon
Laurence Olivier Gen. Burgoyne
Janette Scott Judith Anderson
Eva Le Gallienne Mrs. Dudgeon
Harry Andrews Maj. Swindon
Basil Sydney Lawyer Hawkins
George Rose British Sergeant
Neil McCallum Christie Dudgeon
Mervyn Johns Rev. Maindeck Parshotter
David Horne Uncle William
Jenny Jones Essie
Erik Chitty Uncle Titus
Guy Hamilton Director
Harold Hecht Producer
Richard Rodney Bennett Music
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Upcoming TV Airings
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Friday, July 4
British Gen. Burgoyne (Laurence Olivier) takes a Colonist (Kirk Douglas) for a pastor to be hanged.
Saturday, July 5
British Gen. Burgoyne (Laurence Olivier) takes a Colonist (Kirk Douglas) for a pastor to be hanged.
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