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