Deacon Brodie

Status: Released

Runtime: 90

Release Date: 08/03/1997

Origin Language: en

Origin Country: US - GB

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Production: BBC

Countries: United Kingdom

Budget: 0

Revenue: 0 (0)

TV Movie

Drama

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.