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.
Top Cast
Billy Connolly as Deacon Brodie
Simon Donald as Andrew Ainslie
Ewen Bremner as Louis the apprentice
Lorcan Cranitch as George Smith
Patrick Malahide as Bilie Creech
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