Shake Hands with the Devil (Original title)
Date: 29 June 1959 (Release)Countries: United Kingdom, USADirector: Michael Anderson
Synopsis: Period drama. A young American gets involved in the 1921 battles between the Black and Tans and the IRA, - but at last he becomes sick of all the killing and puts an end to it by shooting an IRA-leader.
Genre: Drama
Subjects: Politics, Black and Tans, Anglo-Irish Treaty (1921), Ireland (geographical whole), Irish Republican Army
Title: Screening the IRA.Author: DEAN, Joan Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Discusses Hollywood's portrayal of the IRA over the years, using THE INFORMER, SHAKE HANDS WITH THE DEVIL, PATRIOT GAMES and BLOWN AWAY as examples.
In: The Daily Cinema n8158 27 May 1959 Page: 11
Title: [The Daily Cinema - n8158 27 May 1959: no known title]Language: English
In: Films in Review v10 n6 Jun/Jul 1959 Page: 359
Title: [Films in Review - v10 n6 Jun/Jul 1959: no known title]Language: English
In: Monthly Film Bulletin v26 n306 July 1959 Page: 85
Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v26 n306 July 1959: no known title]Language: English
In: The Hollywood Reporter v154 n49 8 May 1959 Page: 3
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v154 n49 8 May 1959: no known title]Language: English
In: The Film Daily v115 n88 8 May 1959 Page: 6
Title: [The Film Daily - v115 n88 8 May 1959: no known title]Language: English
In: Variety 13 May 1959
Title: [Variety - 13 May 1959: no known title]Language: English
In: Motion Picture Herald v215 n6 9 May 1959 Page: 252
Title: [Motion Picture Herald - v215 n6 9 May 1959: no known title]Language: English
In: Films and Filming v5 n8 May 1959 Page: 21
Title: [Films and Filming - v5 n8 May 1959: no known title]Language: English
In: The Daily Cinema n8094 17 Dec 1958 Page: 17
Title: [The Daily Cinema - n8094 17 Dec 1958: no known title]Language: English
In: The Hollywood Reporter v151 n27 5 Sep 1958 Page: notes on the prod.
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v151 n27 5 Sep 1958: no known title]Language: English
In: Page: 19
Title: [ - : no known title]
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Description: 35mm BW PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 9959 FeetStock date: 1958BFI identifier: C-597534
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Description: 35mm BW PositiveBase: CTASound: CombinedLength: 9959 FeetBFI identifier: N-598372
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Description: 16mm Dupe NegativeBase: SafetySound: MuteLength: 4003 FeetStock date: 1958BFI identifier: C-153240
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Description: 16mm Re-recorded NegativeBase: SafetySound: SoundLength: 4003 FeetStock date: 1958BFI identifier: C-153239
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm BW PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 9959 FeetStock date: 1958BFI identifier: C-597534
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Description: 35mm BW PositiveBase: CTASound: CombinedLength: 9959 FeetBFI identifier: N-598372
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Description: 35mm Dupe NegativeBase: SafetySound: MuteLength: 9976 FeetBFI identifier: C-504793
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Description: 35mm Duplicating PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 2783 FeetBFI identifier: C-504798
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Description: 35mm Duplicating PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 9976 FeetBFI identifier: C-504800
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Duplicating PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 911 FeetBFI identifier: C-504801
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Re-recorded NegativeBase: SafetySound: SoundLength: 9976 FeetBFI identifier: C-504791
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Date: 29 June 1959 (Release)Countries: United Kingdom, USADirector: Michael Anderson
Synopsis: Period drama. A young American gets involved in the 1921 battles between the Black and Tans and the IRA, - but at last he becomes sick of all the killing and puts an end to it by shooting an IRA-leader.
Genre: Drama
Subjects: Politics, Black and Tans, Anglo-Irish Treaty (1921), Ireland (geographical whole), Irish Republican Army
Credits
(37)
A Troy Films Production: Troy Films, [Produced] in association with: Pennebaker Productions, Executive Producer: George Glass, Executive Producer: Walter Seltzer, Produced by: Michael Anderson, Production Supervisor: Bill Kirby, Assistant Director: Chris Sutton, 2nd Assistant Director: David Tringham, Continuity: Angela Montelli, Casting Director: Robert Lennard, Screenplay by: Ivan Goff, Screenplay by: Ben Roberts, Adaptation by: Marian Thompson, From the novel by: Rearden Conner, Director of Photography: Erwin Hillier, Second Unit Photography: Eric Besche, Camera Operator: Ray Sturgess, Special Effects: Roy Whybrow, Special Effects: Cliff Richardson, Editorial Supervisor: Gordon Pilkington, Production Design: Tom Morahan, Art Direction: Tom Morahan, Set Decoration: Josie MacAvin, Ladies Costume Design: Irene Gilbert, Wardrobe Supervision: John McCorry, Make-up: Tony Szforzini, Hairdressing: Joan White, Music Composed by: William Alwyn, [Music] Played by: Sinfonia of London, [Music] Conducted by: Muir Mathieson, Sound Recording: L.B. Bulkeley, Sound Recording: J.B. Smith, Dubbing Editor: Rusty Coppleman, Sound System: Westrex Recording System, Special Military Advisor: Lt. Col. William O'Kelly, Photographed at the: Ardmore Studios
Cast
(34)
James Cagney (Sean Lenihan), Don Murray (Kerry O'Shea), Dana Wynter (Jennifer Curtis), Glynis Johns (Kitty O'Brady), Cyril Cusack (Chris Noonan), Harry Brogan (Cassidy), John Cairney (Mike O'Callaghan), Lewis Casson (the judge), Richard Harris (Terence O'Brien), William Hartnell (Sergeant Jenkins), Niall MacGinnis (Michael O'Leary), Ray McAnally (Paddy Nolan), Clive Morton (Sir Arnold Fielding), Noel Purcell (Liam O'Sullivan), Peter Reynolds (Black and Tans captain), Christopher Rhodes (Colonel Smithson), Alan White (Captain Fleming), Marianne Benet (Mary Madigan), Michael Redgrave (The General), Sybil Thorndike (Lady Fitzhugh), John Breslin (McGrath), Robert Brown (1st sergeant Black and Tans), Christopher Casson (brigadier), Harry Corbett (Clancy), Eileen Crowe (Mrs Madigan), Allan Cuthbertson (Black and Tans captain), Donal Donnelly (Willie Lafferty), Wilfred Downing (Tommy Connor), Eithne Dunne (Eileen O'Leary), Paul Farrell (Doyle), John Le Mesurier (British general), Patrick McAlinney (Donovan), Ronald Walsh (Black and Tans sergeant), Eamonn Andrews (opening narration)
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library
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In: Film West n20 Spring 1995 Pages: 26-28Title: Screening the IRA.Author: DEAN, Joan Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Discusses Hollywood's portrayal of the IRA over the years, using THE INFORMER, SHAKE HANDS WITH THE DEVIL, PATRIOT GAMES and BLOWN AWAY as examples.
In: The Daily Cinema n8158 27 May 1959 Page: 11
Title: [The Daily Cinema - n8158 27 May 1959: no known title]Language: English
In: Films in Review v10 n6 Jun/Jul 1959 Page: 359
Title: [Films in Review - v10 n6 Jun/Jul 1959: no known title]Language: English
In: Monthly Film Bulletin v26 n306 July 1959 Page: 85
Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v26 n306 July 1959: no known title]Language: English
In: The Hollywood Reporter v154 n49 8 May 1959 Page: 3
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v154 n49 8 May 1959: no known title]Language: English
In: The Film Daily v115 n88 8 May 1959 Page: 6
Title: [The Film Daily - v115 n88 8 May 1959: no known title]Language: English
In: Variety 13 May 1959
Title: [Variety - 13 May 1959: no known title]Language: English
In: Motion Picture Herald v215 n6 9 May 1959 Page: 252
Title: [Motion Picture Herald - v215 n6 9 May 1959: no known title]Language: English
In: Films and Filming v5 n8 May 1959 Page: 21
Title: [Films and Filming - v5 n8 May 1959: no known title]Language: English
In: The Daily Cinema n8094 17 Dec 1958 Page: 17
Title: [The Daily Cinema - n8094 17 Dec 1958: no known title]Language: English
In: The Hollywood Reporter v151 n27 5 Sep 1958 Page: notes on the prod.
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v151 n27 5 Sep 1958: no known title]Language: English
In: Page: 19
Title: [ - : no known title]
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(9)
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Description: 35mm BW PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 9959 FeetStock date: 1958BFI identifier: C-597534
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Description: 35mm BW PositiveBase: CTASound: CombinedLength: 9959 FeetBFI identifier: N-598372
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Film materials(9)
Description: 16mm Dupe NegativeBase: SafetySound: MuteLength: 4003 FeetStock date: 1958BFI identifier: C-153240
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 16mm Re-recorded NegativeBase: SafetySound: SoundLength: 4003 FeetStock date: 1958BFI identifier: C-153239
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm BW PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 9959 FeetStock date: 1958BFI identifier: C-597534
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Description: 35mm BW PositiveBase: CTASound: CombinedLength: 9959 FeetBFI identifier: N-598372
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Description: 35mm Dupe NegativeBase: SafetySound: MuteLength: 9976 FeetBFI identifier: C-504793
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film - suitable for duplication
Description: 35mm Duplicating PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 2783 FeetBFI identifier: C-504798
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Duplicating PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 9976 FeetBFI identifier: C-504800
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Duplicating PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 911 FeetBFI identifier: C-504801
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Re-recorded NegativeBase: SafetySound: SoundLength: 9976 FeetBFI identifier: C-504791
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film