Shake Hands with the Devil
Shake Hands with the Devil (1959) is an action drama, directed by Michael Anderson. It stars James Cagney and Don Murray. The 111-minute film holds an audience score of 6.5/10.
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What Shake Hands with the Devil Is About
In 1921 Dublin, the IRA battles the "Black & Tans," special British forces given to harsh measures. Irish-American medical student Kerry O'Shea hopes to stay aloof, but saving a wounded friend gets him outlawed, and inexorably drawn into the rebel organization by his former professor Sean Lenihan, who has "shaken hands with the devil" and begun to think of fighting as an end in itself. Complications arise when Kerry falls for a beautiful English hostage, and the British offer a peace treaty that is not enough to satisfy Lenihan.
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What is Shake Hands with the Devil about?
In 1921 Dublin, the IRA battles the "Black & Tans," special British forces given to harsh measures. Irish-American medical student Kerry O'Shea hopes to stay aloof, but saving a wounded friend gets him outlawed, and inexorably drawn into the rebel organization by his former professor Sean Lenihan, who has "shaken hands with the devil" and begun to think of fighting as an end in itself.
Where can I watch Shake Hands with the Devil?
Shake Hands with the Devil is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.
How long is Shake Hands with the Devil?
Shake Hands with the Devil runs for 111 minutes (1h 51m).
When did Shake Hands with the Devil come out?
Shake Hands with the Devil was released in 1959.
Who directed Shake Hands with the Devil?
Shake Hands with the Devil was directed by Michael Anderson.
Who stars in Shake Hands with the Devil?
Shake Hands with the Devil stars James Cagney, Don Murray, Dana Wynter, Glynis Johns.
What is Shake Hands with the Devil's rating?
Shake Hands with the Devil holds 7.0/10 on IMDb and 6.5/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 68 out of 100.
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