Deacon Brodie 1997

Synopsis:

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.

Directed by: Philip Saville
Written by: Simon Donald
Release date: 1997-03-08
Runtime: 90 minutes
Cast:
Billy Connolly
Billy Connolly
Deacon Brodie 
Simon Donald
Simon Donald
Andrew Ainslie 
Ewen Bremner
Ewen Bremner
Louis the apprentice 
Lorcan Cranitch
Lorcan Cranitch
George Smith 
Patrick Malahide
Patrick Malahide
Bilie Creech 
Catherine McCormack
Catherine McCormack
Annie Grant