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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:musical
gptkb:play gptkb:film |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:George_Bernard_Shaw
gptkb:Laurence_Olivier |
| gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:television_series
gptkb:theatre gptkb:radio_station gptkb:film stage productions television adaptations radio plays The Devil's Disciple (play) The Devil's Disciple (TV movie) The Devil's Disciple (film) |
| gptkbp:adapted_into |
gptkb:television_series
gptkb:film Shaw's play |
| gptkbp:associated_act |
gptkb:3
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| gptkbp:audience |
not rated
engaging and thought-provoking mixed audience reviews provokes thought. elicits strong emotions. engages audiences. |
| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:George_Bernard_Shaw
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| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:none
Nominated for several awards |
| gptkbp:based_on |
The Devil's Disciple (play)
Play by George Bernard Shaw play by George Bernard Shaw |
| gptkbp:box_office |
$1.5 million
$1 million Moderate success |
| gptkbp:character |
gptkb:Dick_Dudgeon
gptkb:General_Burgoyne gptkb:Richard_Dudgeon gptkb:Pastor_Anderson gptkb:Judith_Anderson Judith Dudgeon General Burgoyne represents authority. Judith Anderson is a strong female lead. Reverend Anthony Anderson Richard Dudgeon is a rebel. Mrs. Anderson |
| gptkbp:character_arc |
gptkb:betrayal
gptkb:heroism redemption |
| gptkbp:character_development |
Complex characters
complex characters Richard Dudgeon evolves throughout the play |
| gptkbp:character_relationships |
complex dynamics between characters
Dudgeon vs. British authorities |
| gptkbp:cinematography |
gptkb:Freddie_Young
gptkb:Robert_Krasker |
| gptkbp:climax |
Dudgeon's decision to stand trial
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| gptkbp:color |
gptkb:Technicolor
black and white |
| gptkbp:conflict |
personal vs. political
loyalty vs. personal beliefs |
| gptkbp:country |
gptkb:United_States
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| gptkbp:critical_reception |
Mixed reviews
positive generally positive mixed reviews well-received |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
influenced theater
influenced later adaptations Influenced later adaptations influenced modern plays |
| gptkbp:cultural_references |
references to American history
|
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
examines moral dilemmas.
remains relevant today. challenges societal norms. |
| gptkbp:demographics |
theatergoers
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| gptkbp:director |
gptkb:Guy_Hamilton
gptkb:G._B._Shaw gptkb:J._Lee_Thompson |
| gptkbp:distributor |
gptkb:Columbia_Pictures
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| gptkbp:editor |
gptkb:John_D._Guthrie
John Jympson |
| gptkbp:famous_quote |
' I am a disciple of the devil.'
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| gptkbp:film_festival |
gptkb:film_festival
|
| gptkbp:film_score |
gptkb:Miklós_Rózsa
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| gptkbp:filming_location |
gptkb:Borough
gptkb:England gptkb:United_Kingdom gptkb:United_States |
| gptkbp:filmography |
100 minutes
cinematic techniques period drama |
| gptkbp:first_performance |
gptkb:1956
gptkb:Savoy_Theatre 1897 |
| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:High_School
|
| gptkbp:has_influence_on |
modern playwrights
|
| gptkbp:has_theme |
gptkb:political_movement
gptkb:military_conflict freedom |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
gptkb:American_Revolution
explores themes of rebellion. reflects the political climate of the time. set during the American Revolution. |
| gptkbp:historical_figure |
gptkb:Benedict_Arnold
gptkb:George_Washington gptkb:King_George_III references to real historical figures |
| gptkbp:home_media_release |
gptkb:2005
gptkb:DJ gptkb:film |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Devil's Disciple
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| gptkbp:influence |
subsequent playwrights
|
| gptkbp:influenced |
modern films
modern drama later historical dramas |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Shakespeare
gptkb:award gptkb:Shakespearean_drama |
| gptkbp:influences |
gptkb:Shakespeare
gptkb:Shakespearean_drama American Revolutionary War themes Later historical dramas |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
gptkb:historical_event
gptkb:American_history gptkb:American_Revolutionary_War gptkb:George_Bernard_Shaw Shaw's views on war Shaw's views on morality George Bernard Shaw's play |
| gptkbp:inspired_by |
gptkb:historical_event
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| gptkbp:is_available_in |
gptkb:printer
digital format |
| gptkbp:is_considered |
a classic
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| gptkbp:is_critical_for |
examined for its social commentary
|
| gptkbp:is_motivated_by |
Dudgeon's desire for freedom
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| gptkbp:is_part_of |
Shaw's works
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| gptkbp:is_studied_in |
theater courses
|
| gptkbp:language |
English
sharp and witty Witty and sharp |
| gptkbp:legacy |
cult classic status
considered a classic. influenced future playwrights. part of Shaw's body of work. Considered a classic TV movie. considered a classic adaptation |
| gptkbp:main_character |
gptkb:General_Burgoyne
gptkb:Anthony_Anderson gptkb:Richard_Dudgeon gptkb:Judith_Anderson |
| gptkbp:motif |
gptkb:Saint
|
| gptkbp:music |
gptkb:Miklós_Rózsa
|
| gptkbp:music_by |
gptkb:Miklós_Rózsa
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| gptkbp:music_style |
gptkb:archaeological_site
three-act structure Dudgeon's true nature is misunderstood |
| gptkbp:narrative_style |
gptkb:archaeological_site
character-driven narrative. satirical elements. sharp dialogue. |
| gptkbp:notable_character |
gptkb:Dick_Dudgeon
gptkb:Judith_Anderson Reverend Anthony Anderson |
| gptkbp:notable_for |
its character development
its cultural significance its emotional impact its use of irony its historical context its dialogue its use of symbolism its historical accuracy its social commentary its philosophical questions its critique of society its exploration of morality its character arcs its impact on theater its exploration of faith its dramatic structure its themes of honor its portrayal of love its moral dilemmas its dramatic tension its exploration of duty its character relationships |
| gptkbp:notable_production |
1959 film adaptation
Royal National Theatre production 1977 television adaptation |
| gptkbp:notable_quote |
" I am a devil's disciple."
" I am a disciple of the devil." " The devil is a gentleman." |
| gptkbp:official_language |
English
|
| gptkbp:performance |
naturalism
realism performed worldwide naturalistic acting loose adaptation some liberties taken revived multiple times. performed in various countries. |
| gptkbp:performed_by |
gptkb:theater_festivals
internationally |
| gptkbp:plot |
personal sacrifice
revolutionary themes conflict between loyalty and love Set during the American Revolutionary War. |
| gptkbp:premiere |
gptkb:Borough
|
| gptkbp:premiere_date |
1897
|
| gptkbp:premiered_on |
1906
|
| gptkbp:production_company |
gptkb:Columbia_Pictures
|
| gptkbp:published_by |
gptkb:Collected_Plays_of_George_Bernard_Shaw
gptkb:The_New_York_Times gptkb:Constable_and_Company 1897 1901 1906 |
| gptkbp:release_date |
December 1959
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| gptkbp:release_format |
gptkb:television_series
theatrical |
| gptkbp:release_year |
gptkb:1959
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| gptkbp:remake |
gptkb:none
The Devil's Disciple (2014) |
| gptkbp:resolution |
gptkb:Saint
Dudgeon's fate is revealed |
| gptkbp:restoration |
gptkb:television_series
|
| gptkbp:reunion |
gptkb:Borough
gptkb:2019 |
| gptkbp:role |
gptkb:fictional_character
gptkb:superhero Anthony Anderson -father figure Judith Anderson -love interest Richard Dudgeon -protagonist |
| gptkbp:runtime |
100 minutes
|
| gptkbp:screenings |
gptkb:Film_festivals
film festivals |
| gptkbp:screenplay_by |
gptkb:George_Bernard_Shaw
gptkb:John_Whiting gptkb:J._Lee_Thompson |
| gptkbp:set_in |
gptkb:American_Revolutionary_War
gptkb:New_Hampshire |
| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:American_Revolutionary_War
American Revolutionary War era. |
| gptkbp:significance |
important work in Shaw's oeuvre
|
| gptkbp:sound |
gptkb:Mono
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| gptkbp:soundtrack |
Miklós Rózsa's score
|
| gptkbp:starring |
gptkb:Burt_Lancaster
gptkb:Kirk_Douglas gptkb:Janet_Leigh gptkb:Laurence_Olivier |
| gptkbp:style |
satirical
|
| gptkbp:symbolism |
the American flag as a symbol of freedom.
the cross as a symbol of sacrifice. the devil as a metaphor. the devil as a metaphor for rebellion |
| gptkbp:thematic_element |
individual vs. society
morality and ethics |
| gptkbp:theme |
gptkb:TV_series
gptkb:award gptkb:political_movement gptkb:loyalty gptkb:Saint gptkb:loyalty_program gptkb:Sacrifice conflict between personal beliefs and societal expectations |
| gptkbp:themes |
gptkb:TV_series
gptkb:betrayal gptkb:loyalty gptkb:Saint freedom |
| gptkbp:translated_into |
multiple languages
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| gptkbp:viewership |
Television audiences
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| gptkbp:writer |
George Bernard Shaw was a prominent playwright.
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| gptkbp:written_by |
gptkb:George_Bernard_Shaw
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