The Devil's Disciple (1959)

Name: The Devil's Disciple
Genre: War, Comedy, History
Released: 1959
Duration: 82 min
Rating: 6.6
Cast: Burt Lancaster, Kirk Douglas, Laurence Olivier, Janette Scott, Eva Le Gallienne

1h 22m United Kingdom, United States of America

War Comedy History

Plot

Set against the backdrop of the American War of Independence, a quaint New England village becomes the stage for an unexpected twist of fate. Dick Dudgeon, a rebellious Puritan, is mistakenly apprehended by the British while posing as the town's minister, Rev. Anthony Anderson. As he grapples with his newfound role, Dick finds himself unable to condemn others to punishment, leading him to continue the charade. His journey explores themes of identity, sacrifice, and moral conflict amidst the chaos of war, revealing the complexities of human nature in trying times.

Cast

Burt Lancaster Kirk Douglas Laurence Olivier Janette Scott Eva Le Gallienne Harry Andrews Basil Sydney George Rose Neil McCallum Mervyn Johns David Horne Erik Chitty Allan Cuthbertson Percy Herbert Phyllis Morris