The Devil's Disciple

The Devil's Disciple

1959 · 82 min · EN · 6.5 (27 votes)
Dir. Guy Hamilton · Starring Burt Lancaster, Kirk Douglas, Laurence Olivier, Janette Scott, Eva Le Gallienne, Harry Andrews · Music Richard Rodney Bennett

One Devil of a Motion Picture!

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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.

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A spirited, witty battle of wits and wills unfolds amidst the American Revolution. This dialogue-heavy period piece feels like a charming stage play brought to life, exploring themes of faith and identity with earnest conviction.

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