The Devil’s Disciple (1959): Cast & Plot
The Devil’s Disciple is a 1959 war comedy directed by Guy Hamilton, starring Burt Lancaster as Anthony Anderson, Neil McCallum and Steven Berkoff. It runs 1 hour 22 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 22m (82 min)
- Director
- Guy Hamilton
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Brynaprod S.A.
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Devil’s Disciple About?
The premise of The Devil’s Disciple without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Set in a small New England village during the Revolutionary War, Dick Dudgeon, an American patriot, is mistaken for the local minister, Rev. Anthony Anderson, and arrested by the British. Unable to condemn another soul, he maintains the disguise, confronting the clash between his convictions, the occupiers, and the community he pretends to shepherd.
The Devil’s Disciple Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- native american
- year 1777
- horse
- fight
- dragoon
- message
- lantern
- respect
- tea
- kitchen
- sarcasm
- ironing
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- kiss
- self sacrifice
- rebel
- lie
- wound
- tent
- window
- execution
- military escort
- arrest
- brother brother relationship
- husband wife relationship
- father son relationship
- religion
- reference to the devil
- reference to god
- last will and testament
- uncle nephew relationship
- death of husband
- treason
- widow
- teenage girl
- self righteousness
- curfew
- sniper
- rattlesnake soup
- horseback riding
- knocked unconscious
- chopping down a tree
- millstone
- colonial america
- 18th century
- american revolutionary war
- websterbridge new hampshire
- animated battle map
- american war of independence
- british soldier
- ox drawn cart
The Devil’s Disciple Cast & Characters
Burt Lancaster leads the cast as Anthony Anderson, with Neil McCallum as Christie Dudgeon and Steven Berkoff as British Corporal. Directed by Guy Hamilton; 17 actors are credited in all.
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Director Guy Hamilton
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Burt Lancaster as Anthony Anderson - Neil McCallum as Christie Dudgeon
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Steven Berkoff as British Corporal -
Allan Cuthbertson as British Lieutenant
Also Starring in The Devil’s Disciple
· 13 more- Mervyn Johns Rev. Maindeck Parshotter
- George Rose British Sergeant
- Eva Le Gallienne Mrs. Dudgeon
- Janette Scott Judith Anderson
- Basil Sydney Lawyer Hawkins
- Laurence Olivier Gen. Burgoyne
- Harry Andrews Maj. Swindon
- Kirk Douglas Richard Dudgeon
- Percy Herbert Edict Sergeant
- David Horne Uncle William
- Brian Oulton Mr. Brudenell
- Erik Chitty Uncle Titus
- Phyllis Morris Wife of Titus
More from Guy Hamilton
More films directed by Guy Hamilton, best-rated first: Goldfinger, Evil Under the Sun, Live and Let Die and Force 10 from Navarone.
The Devil’s Disciple Plot Summary
What happens in The Devil’s Disciple from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Richard “Dick” Dudgeon is an apostate and outcast from his family in colonial Websterbridge, New Hampshire, who returns their hatred with scorn. After the death of his father, mistakenly hanged by the British as a rebel in nearby Springtown, Dick rescues his body from the gallows, where it had been left as an example to others. He leaves it for burial in the parish graveyard in Websterbridge. Dick then returns to his childhood home to hear the reading of his father’s will, much to his family’s dismay. His mother, Mrs. Dudgeon, is not happy to see him, deploring the way he has behaved.
Full summary
The whole story of The Devil’s Disciple, scene by scene
The Devil’s Disciple Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Devil’s Disciple.
How Well Do You Know The Devil’s Disciple?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which actor portrays Richard “Dick” Dudgeon?
The Devil’s Disciple Also Known As
17 alternative titles, including “악마의 제자” and “더 데블스 디사이플”.
- Also known as
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- 악마의 제자
- 더 데블스 디사이플
- Il discepolo del diavolo
- Επαναστάται Του Διαβόλου
- Au fil de l'épée
- Az ördög tanítványa
- Djævlens discipel
- Ученик дьявола
- Ученикът на дявола
- 魔鬼门徒
- El discípulo del diablo
- O Discípulo do Diabo
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- Uczeń diabła
- 데블스 디사이플
- Der Teufelsschüler
- Paholaisen oppipoika
- Djävulens lärjunge
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The Devil’s Disciple FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Devil’s Disciple, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Devil’s Disciple?
The Devil’s Disciple runs 1 hour 22 minutes (82 minutes).
When was The Devil’s Disciple released?
The Devil’s Disciple was released on August 20, 1959.
Who directed The Devil’s Disciple?
The Devil’s Disciple was directed by Guy Hamilton.
More films by Guy Hamilton Who is in the cast of The Devil’s Disciple?
The Devil’s Disciple stars Burt Lancaster as Anthony Anderson, Neil McCallum as Christie Dudgeon and Steven Berkoff as British Corporal, among 17 credited actors.
Does The Devil’s Disciple have a post-credit scene?
No. The Devil’s Disciple has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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