Shake Hands with the Devil (DVD)

In 1920s Dublin, mild-seeming medical college professor Sean Lenihan (James Cagney) lived a second life as an Irish Republican Army leader giving no quarter in the bloody struggle against the British Black and Tan forces. After America-reared student Kerry O'Shea (Don Murray) becomes radicalized by tragedy, he may yet regret promising Lenihan his fealty. Powerful political drama co-stars Dana Wynter, Glynis Johns, Michael Redgrave, Sybil Thorndike. 111 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English; Subtitles: English; featurette; theatrical trailers.

Starring: James Cagney, Don Murray, Dana Wynter

Rating: NR