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Beat the Devil

"They’re Out To Beat the Devil At His Own Game!"

1953-11-26 Adventure 1hr 35m

A group of con artists stake their claim on a bogus uranium mine.

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Storyline

A group of con artists stake their claim on a bogus uranium mine.

  • Released
    1953-11-26
  • Revenue
    n/a
  • Budget
    $1,000,000
  • Runtime
    1hr 35m
  • Genre
    Adventure, Comedy
  • Status
    Released
  • Language
    العربية, English, Italiano
  • imdb-logo
    6.4
  • Production
    Rizzoli-Haggiag, Romulus Films, Santana Pictures Corporation

Crew

John Huston
Director
Claud Cockburn
Novel
John Huston
Producer
Keywords:
beach husband wife relationship italy narration lie dark comedy satire liar thief film noir failing marriage port uranium cons and scams mine claim ship passengers wife swapping motley crew con artists boat travel

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Cast

Humphrey Bogart

Humphrey Bogart
Billy Dannreuther
Jennifer Jones

Jennifer Jones
Gwendolen Chelm
Gina Lollobrigida

Gina Lollobrigida
Maria Dannreuther
Robert Morley

Robert Morley
Peterson
Peter Lorre

Peter Lorre
Julius O'Hara
Edward Underdown

Edward Underdown
Harry Chelm
Ivor Barnard

Ivor Barnard
Maj. Jack Ross
Marco Tulli

Marco Tulli
Ravello
Bernard Lee

Bernard Lee
Insp. Jack Clayton
Mario Perrone

Mario Perrone
Purser on SS Nyanga
Giulio Donnini

Giulio Donnini
Administrator
Saro Urzì

Saro Urzì
Captain of SS Nyanga
Juan de Landa

Juan de Landa
Hispano-Suiza Driver
Aldo Silvani

Aldo Silvani
Charles
Mimmo Poli

Mimmo Poli
Barman (uncredited)
Peter Sellers

Peter Sellers
Billy Dannreuther (voice) (uncredited)
Manuel Serrano

Manuel Serrano
Ahmed (uncredited)

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Movie Reviews

Reviews for Beat the Devil
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A Review by write2topcat

Written by write2topcat on 2017-04-27

The plot of Beat The Devil involves a band of four motley characters intent on stealing uranium from British East Africa for a quick profit,... read more

The plot of Beat The Devil involves a band of four motley characters intent on stealing uranium from British East Africa for a quick profit, in a land deal brokered by the Bogart character,(named Billy Dannreuther). The story begins in an Italian seaport as Bogie and his wife Maria, played by Gina Lollobrigida, wait on the arrival of the four criminals played by Philip Morley (Peterson), Peter Lorre (Julius O'Hara), Ivor Barnard (Maj. Jack Ross), and Marco Tulli (Ravello). From there they plan to sail to Africa. While waiting they meet a British couple going on the same ship, Edward Underdown and Jennifer Jones (who play Harry and Gwendolyn Chelm). The plot is an afterthought though. The film is about eccentric behavior. Philip Morley's character Peterson is a nervous, greedy, bumbling fellow. The two wives develop crushes on each other's husbands. Jennifer Jones as Gwen Chelm is a flighty, happy, imaginative creature of fancy who falls in love with Bogart. The sea captain is a drunkard, and the ship is a rust bucket with a failing oil pump. The steward tells the passengers to return to the lounge. "We're heading to the nearest port, and there seems to be some chance of our making it" he says smiling. If you enjoy relaxed, amusing entertainment, you might like the witty company of this cast of seasoned actors and beautiful actresses.

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A Review by Geronimo1967 7

Written by Geronimo1967 on 2024-12-01

An unlikely group of would-be swindlers find themselves stuck in Italy when their boat (to Africa) breaks down. Theoretically, the four are ... read more

An unlikely group of would-be swindlers find themselves stuck in Italy when their boat (to Africa) breaks down. Theoretically, the four are on their way to sell vacuum cleaners (but really to pick up some ostensibly worthless land - that only they know is a rich source of uranium). Whilst they wait, they meet a British couple and soon the six, somewhat distrustingly, continue their journey. The story isn't really up to very much. It's the characterisations that work well. Humphrey Bogart is great as the seedy but clever foil to the excellent Robert Morley - both make good use of the witty script from Truman Capote and direction from John Huston. Peter Lorre, likewise, always manages to make less look like more - his eyes, shrugs and smiles add much that do not need accompanying words. Gina Lollobrigida rarely made a good film, I think, though. Glamorous, sexy - sure, but talented? I think not - and here she adds very little, unlike Jennifer Jones ("Mrs. Chelm") whose ability to spin a yarn or two would stretch the imagination of Enid Blyton. It runs out of steam a little towards the quite quirky end, but is still a well structured and engaging adventure with just a hint of romance.

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A Review by write2topcat

The plot of Beat The Devil involves a band of four motley characters intent on stealing uranium from British East Africa for a quick profit, in a land deal brokered by the Bogart character,(named Billy Dannreuther). The story begins in an I...

reviewer avatar

A Review by write2topcat

Written by write2topcat on 2017-04-27

The plot of Beat The Devil involves a band of four motley characters intent on stealing uranium from British East Africa for a quick profit, in a land deal brokered by the Bogart character,(named Bill...

read more
reviewer avatar

A Review by Geronimo1967 7

Written by Geronimo1967 on 2024-12-01

An unlikely group of would-be swindlers find themselves stuck in Italy when their boat (to Africa) breaks down. Theoretically, the four are on their way to sell vacuum cleaners (but really to pick up ...

read more