
Beat the Devil
ActionShortAdventureComedy
⭐ 7.3 / 10(6,283)
Decades ago, the legendary James Brown sold his soul to the devil for fame and fortune. Now he wishes to renegotiate. Hired to take Mr. Brown to a rendezvous with the devil, the driver soon finds himself entangled in fiendish plans.
- Rated
- Not Rated
- Runtime
- 9m
- Released
- 2002
- Country
- United States, United Kingdom
Details
Release year: 2002
Storyline
Decades ago, the legendary James Brown sold his soul to the devil for fame and fortune. Now he wishes to renegotiate. Hired to take Mr. Brown to a rendezvous with the devil, the driver soon finds himself entangled in fiendish plans.
Top credits
Directors
Cast
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Clive Owen — Driver
Gary Oldman — Devil
James Brown — James Brown
Marilyn Manson — Marilyn Manson
User reviews
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Technical specs
- Sound mix
- Dolby Digital
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
- Color
- Color

















