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.
Release Date | March 8, 1997 | |
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Status | Released | |
Original Title | Deacon Brodie | |
Runtime | 1h 30min | |
Budget | — | |
Revenue | — | |
Language | — | |
Original Language | English | |
Production Countries | United Kingdom | |
Production Companies | BBC |