The Devil's Disciple
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Actor: Elizabeth Spriggs, Ian Richardson, Patrick StewartBrand: Warner Brothers
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language)
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, NTSC, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 120 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2006-05-16
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Model: E2534
Studio: BBC Worldwide
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- In New Hampshire in 1777, Dick Dudgeon's father dies. Called back home to the unhappy family he revolted against years ago, Dick finds he has been named heir, much to the horror of his religious mother (Elizabeth Spriggs). And to complicate matters, the British, led by General Burgoyne (Ian Richardson), have arrived and are readying for an execution. As events reach a crisis, Dick, the self-procla
Movie Reviews of The Devil's Disciple
Movie Review: Shaw speaks, plus one of his better plays
Summary: 5 Stars
Of the six DVDs in THE SHAW COLLECTION, this one by far is my favorite. Yes Ian Richardson and Patrick Stewart are excellent in the BBC Theatre Night production of THE DEVIL'S DISCIPLE (UK/Canada-1987), but the show absolutely belongs to Mike Gwilym as the title character, an insouciant fellow who always speaks his mind, no matter who is hurt along the way.
Gwilym had a minor role in the Walter Matthau/Glenda Jackson comedy HOPSCOTCH(1980). His small cinematic resumé is no indication of the man's abilities. Close your eyes when Gwilym speaks and you hear Richard Burton's tone and accent. Both were born just miles apart in southern Wales, which explains it. Gwilym has the same star power as the Welsh actor a quarter-century his senior. His rendering here of 'Dīck' Dudgeon's transformation under the most trying of circumstances from town pariah to local hero is spot on.
Shaw's scripting of Dudgeon's fearlessly aggressive attitude while facing the gallows is consistent with the character's earlier behavior. It's truly a star role capably handled, thus in this version of Shaw's American Revolution-set drama, Mike Gwilym is the one to watch!
Equally delightful is the bonus feature, THE WIT AND WORLD OF GEORGE BERNARD SHAW (TV-Canada/UK-1972). Written, produced and directed by Canadian documentarian Harry Rasky, this program is narrated by and stars Christopher Plummer. He visits GBS's birthplace and spends much time in the home where Shaw died of advanced old age in 1950. Plummer also reads from GB's library and performs a bit of MAN AND SUPERMAN. Four other actors contribute scenes, including Geneviève Bujold as SAINT JOAN (set in a modern prison).
An amusing highlight is "A Little Bit of Luck" from MY FAIR LADY, done in Japanese by a Tokyo theatrical company. Plummer demonstrates his considerable pianistic skills, playing the writer's own instrument. Shaw himself is given opportunity to speak on several occasions, and his unique thoughts close out this 54 minute show, one that should be seen by all fans of the great playwright.
NOTE: Harry Rasky is also responsible for the excellent 80 minute documentary, TENNESSEE WILLIAMS' SOUTH (Canada-1972). Highlights include interviews with Williams, plus Jessica Tandy's recreation of a Blanche DuBois scene that was severely censored in Elia Kazan's 1951 film of A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE.
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