Movie

The Devil's Disciple

1987 · 120 min

A talky, stagebound costume drama that mixes dry wit with moral argument, feeling like a filmed play with a slow, thoughtful pull.

Overview: Shaw turned to the classic Victorian melodrama to focus on the insincerity of much that his audience held dear, especially family and marriage. In 1777 as the American War of Independence rages, Dick Dudgeon returns to the family he revolted against years ago. But his life is about to take another twist as the british arrive and seem set on an execution...
How it feels: Satirical, earnest, tense and warm. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Family, identity, morality, war
Content: Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.
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Tone: satiricalstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 1 of 3
warmstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: family
identity
morality
war
betrayal
Places: single country house
small town
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: true story
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex none