Deacon Brodie (1997) — drama, tv-movie film. Directed by Philip Saville. Starring Billy Connolly, Simon Donald, Ewen Bremner, Lorcan Cranitch.
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Drama, TV Movie · 9.5/10 · 90 min · 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.
