The Devil
1972, Polish. Directed by Andrzej Żuławski.
Pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Young Polish nobleman Jakub is saved from imprisonment by a stranger. In return, the stranger wants to obtain a list of Jakub’s fellow conspirators. As he follows his mysterious savior across the country, Jakub is affected by the overall chaos and moral corruption; he goes insane and becomes a mass murderer.
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Polish
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Andrzej ŻuławskiDirector
- Wojciech PszoniakStranger / The Devil
- Leszek TeleszyńskiJakub
- Małgorzata BraunekFiancée
- Iga MayrJakub's Mother
- Wiktor SadeckiHerz
- Michał GrudzińskiEzechiel
- Maciej EnglertThe Count / Groom
- Monika NiemczykThe Nun
- Bożena MiefiodowTurkish Woman
- Marian ZdenickiThe Dwarf
- Anna ParzonkaJakub's Sister
- Jerzy Zygmunt NowakValet
Details
- Released
- 1 January 1972
- Original title
- Diabeł
- Country
- Poland
- Written by
- Andrzej Żuławski
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The Devil: quick answers
Is The Devil worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 101 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Devil?
The Devil runs 125 minutes (2h 5m).
Does The Devil have a post-credits scene?
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Is The Devil suitable for kids?
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What movies are like The Devil?
If you liked The Devil, try The Devils, Lokis: A Manuscript of Professor Wittembach, Mother Joan of the Angels.
Who directed The Devil?
The Devil (1972) was directed by Andrzej Żuławski and stars Wojciech Pszoniak, Leszek Teleszyński, Małgorzata Braunek.