Movie

Shake Hands with the Devil

“A story of love and hate...and the sudden sound of guns!”

★ 6.5(26)19591h 51m

Shake Hands with the Devil is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. Availability checked 17 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Michael Anderson
Release date: 1959-06-24
Runtime: 1h 51m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: Ireland
Studio: Troy Films

Shake Hands with the Devil — trailer

About Shake Hands with the Devil

Shake Hands with the Devil is a 1959 movie in the Action, Drama and War genres, directed by Michael Anderson, starring James Cagney, Don Murray and Dana Wynter. It has a runtime of 1 hour 51 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 26 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Shake Hands with the Devil in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

James Cagney

Sean Lenihan

Don Murray

Kerry O'Shea

Dana Wynter

Jennifer Curtis

Glynis Johns

Kitty Brady

Michael Redgrave

The General

Sybil Thorndike

Lady Fitzhugh

Cyril Cusack

Chris Noonan

Marianne Benet

Mary Madigan

John Breslin

Timmy McGrath

Harry Brogan

Tom Cassidy

Richard Harris

Terence O'Brien

William Hartnell

Sergeant Jenkins

Themes & keywords

rebellionliberation of hostageirish-americandublin, irelandhostage-takingira (irish republican army)irelandbombingmedical student1920sfreedom fightersnew recruitirish republicanirish historyirish war of independence (1919-22)

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Shake Hands with the Devil in Canada?+

In Canada, you can stream Shake Hands with the Devil on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store.

Is Shake Hands with the Devil on Netflix?+

Shake Hands with the Devil is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

How long is Shake Hands with the Devil?+

Shake Hands with the Devil has a runtime of 1 hour 51 minutes (111 minutes).

Who stars in Shake Hands with the Devil?+

Shake Hands with the Devil stars James Cagney, Don Murray, Dana Wynter, Glynis Johns and Michael Redgrave.

When did Shake Hands with the Devil come out?+

Shake Hands with the Devil is a 1959 movie directed by Michael Anderson.

What genre is Shake Hands with the Devil?+

Shake Hands with the Devil is Action, Drama, War and History film.

Who directed Shake Hands with the Devil?+

Shake Hands with the Devil was directed by Michael Anderson.