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Movie poster: Shake Hands with the Devil (1959)
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Shake Hands with the Devil

1959 · 111 min Action Drama War History
6.6 / 10 · TMDB

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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📋 Film Details

Year 1959
Country Ireland, United States of America
Genre Action, Drama, War, History
Director Michael Anderson
Runtime 111 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.6/10 (24 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

Shake Hands with the Devil has mixed reviews with a rating of 6.6/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.

Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.

A classic from 1959. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.

— MovieFinder Editorial

🎭 Cast

James Cagney

James Cagney

Sean Lenihan

Don Murray

Don Murray

Kerry O'Shea

Dana Wynter

Dana Wynter

Jennifer Curtis

Glynis Johns

Glynis Johns

Kitty Brady

Michael Redgrave

Michael Redgrave

The General

Sybil Thorndike

Sybil Thorndike

Lady Fitzhugh

Cyril Cusack

Cyril Cusack

Chris Noonan

Marianne Benet

Marianne Benet

Mary Madigan

John Breslin

John Breslin

Timmy McGrath

Harry Brogan

Harry Brogan

Tom Cassidy

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