Shake Hands with the Devil (2010): Ratings & Plot
Shake Hands with the Devil is a 2010 historical drama directed by Roger Spottiswoode. It runs 1 hour 52 minutes. Critics gave it 50% on Rotten Tomatoes and 57 on Metacritic.
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- Runtime
- 1h 52m (112 min)
- Director
- Roger Spottiswoode
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English - Studio
- Regent Releasing
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Shake Hands with the Devil About?
The premise of Shake Hands with the Devil without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In 1993, Lieutenant-General Roméo Dallaire is deployed to Rwanda with a peacekeeping mission, attempting to maintain a delicate peace. He quickly finds himself entangled in a complex web of international bureaucracy, facing severe limitations due to inadequate funding and conflicting priorities among numerous nations. As the threat of genocide grows, Dallaire is compelled to confront a harsh reality and must find a way to protect hundreds of thousands of innocent people, despite being hindered by political constraints and a lack of support from those in power.
The Director of Shake Hands with the Devil
Directed by Roger Spottiswoode.
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Director Roger Spottiswoode
Shake Hands with the Devil Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Shake Hands with the Devil 50% on Rotten Tomatoes and 57 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 50% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 88%
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Metacritic 57 Metascore
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Shake Hands with the Devil Plot Summary
What happens in Shake Hands with the Devil from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the heart of 1921 Dublin, amidst the chaos of the Irish War of Independence, Kerry O’Shea is a young Irish-American medical student, grappling with his studies at the College of Surgeons. Fresh from the harrowing realities of World War I, where the harsh truths of violence were imprinted on his soul, Kerry finds himself disheartened and apolitical, weary of the ceaseless bloodshed. However, everything changes when he meets fellow student Paddy Nolan. This encounter pulls Kerry into the turbulent conflict between the Irish Republican Army (IRA) and the British Black and Tans.
Full summary
The whole story of Shake Hands with the Devil, scene by scene
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Shake Hands with the Devil FAQ: Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, ratings and post-credit scenes of Shake Hands with the Devil, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Shake Hands with the Devil?
Shake Hands with the Devil runs 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).
When was Shake Hands with the Devil released?
Shake Hands with the Devil was released on October 29, 2010.
Who directed Shake Hands with the Devil?
Shake Hands with the Devil was directed by Roger Spottiswoode.
More films by Roger Spottiswoode How is Shake Hands with the Devil rated?
Shake Hands with the Devil has 50% on Rotten Tomatoes and 57 on Metacritic.
Does Shake Hands with the Devil have a post-credit scene?
No. Shake Hands with the Devil has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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