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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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Quick facts
Year
1959
Runtime
1h 51m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 6.5/10
Votes
26
Genre
Action, Drama, War, History
Director
Language
EN
Cast
rebellion
liberation of hostage
irish-american
dublin, ireland
hostage-taking
ira (irish republican army)
ireland
bombing
medical student
1920s
freedom fighters
new recruit
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Questions about Shake Hands with the Devil
How long is Shake Hands with the Devil?
Shake Hands with the Devil has a runtime of 1h 51m (1 hour and 51 minutes).
Who directed Shake Hands with the Devil?
Shake Hands with the Devil was directed by Michael Anderson and released in 1959.
What genre is Shake Hands with the Devil?
Shake Hands with the Devil is a Action, Drama, War, History film (1959).
Who stars in Shake Hands with the Devil?
The cast of Shake Hands with the Devil includes James Cagney, Don Murray, Dana Wynter, Glynis Johns, Michael Redgrave.
What is the TMDB rating for Shake Hands with the Devil?
Shake Hands with the Devil has a TMDB rating of 6.5/10 based on 26 votes.
