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.
Stars: Billy Connolly, Simon Donald, Ewen Bremner, Lorcan Cranitch, Patrick Malahide, Catherine McCormack
Crew: Simon Donald (Writer), Philip Saville (Director)
Country: United Kingdom
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Studio: BBC
Runtime: 90 minutes
Quality: HD
Released: Mar 08, 1997
IMDb: 10
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