Summary Set in eighteenth century Edinburgh, Scotland, and based on the life of one of the most notorious people in Scotland's history. Deacon Brodie (Sir Billy Connolly) holds the keys to the city, and, coincidentally, is the most successful burglar. When his gallows design is rejected by the council, he faces financial ruin and so sets about a huge robbery. However, this goes wrong and he faces death by his own invention. View more details
Directed : Philip Saville
Written : Simon Donald
Stars : Billy Connolly Ewen Bremner Simon Donald Al Anderson
Genres : Crime Drama
Release date : Aug 31, 2020
Countries of origin : United Kingdom
Language : English
Production companies : British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) Tiger Aspect Productions
Summary Set in eighteenth century Edinburgh, Scotland, and based on the life of one of the most notorious people in Scotland's history. Deacon Brodie (Sir Billy Connolly) holds the keys to the city, and, coincidentally, is the most successful burglar. When his gallows design is rejected by the council, he faces financial ruin and so sets about a huge robbery. However, this goes wrong and he faces death by his own invention. View more details
Genres : Crime Drama
Release date : Aug 31, 2020
Countries of origin : United Kingdom
Language : English
Production companies : British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) Tiger Aspect Productions
