Devil in the Flesh
1986, Italian. Directed by Marco Bellocchio.
An Italian high school student becomes infatuated with a woman he sees outside his class window. Her fiancée is in jail for being involved in a radical movement, and she spends much time in court providing moral support. At first she resists the student's advances, but eventually begins an affair with him. Their situation is condemned by her family and his father, who is the woman's psychologist.
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
- R
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Devil in the Flesh is streaming on OVID in India.
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Cast & crew
- Marco BellocchioDirector
- Maruschka DetmersGiulia
- Federico PitzalisAndrea
- Anita LaurenziMrs. Pulcini
- Alberto Di StasioProfessor Raimondi
- Riccardo De TorrebrunaGiacomo Pulcini
- Catherine DiamantMrs. Raimondi
- Anna OrsoSig.ra Dozza
- Lidia Broccolinoterrorista
- Stefano Abbatiterrorista
- Claudio Botossodon Pisacane
- Alessandro PartexanoCast
- Claudio SpadaroCast
Details
- Released
- 22 April 1986
- Original title
- Diavolo in corpo
- Country
- France, Italy
- Written by
- Enrico Palandri, Marco Bellocchio, Ennio De Concini
- Box office
- $547K
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What Devil in the Flesh is based on
Devil in the Flesh is based on Le Diable au corps (1923) by Raymond Radiguet.
1923
Le Diable au corps
By Raymond Radiguet
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Devil in the Flesh: quick answers
Is Devil in the Flesh worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.6/10 from 86 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Devil in the Flesh?
Devil in the Flesh runs 114 minutes (1h 54m).
Does Devil in the Flesh have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Devil in the Flesh. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Devil in the Flesh parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Devil in the Flesh is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Devil in the Flesh on?
Devil in the Flesh is streaming on OVID in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Devil in the Flesh?
If you liked Devil in the Flesh, try The Dark Side of Love, Beau Pere, Last Tango in Paris.
Who directed Devil in the Flesh?
Devil in the Flesh (1986) was directed by Marco Bellocchio and stars Maruschka Detmers, Federico Pitzalis, Anita Laurenzi.
What is Devil in the Flesh based on?
Devil in the Flesh is based on Le Diable au corps (1923) by Raymond Radiguet.