The Devil's Advocate(1977)
Des Teufels Advokat
Was he a saint or was he a sinner?
The Devil's Advocate Synopsis
A dying priest is commissioned to investigate the deeds of Giacomo Nerone, a dead wartime partisan, and find out if he truly is worthy of being canonized.
The Devil's Advocate (1977) is a mystery and drama film directed by Guy Green, released on October 26, 1977 with a runtime of 1h 49m. It stars John Mills, Stéphane Audran, Jason Miller and Paola Pitagora. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Guy Green
- Writers:
- Morris L. West, Morris L. West
- Producers:
- Lutz Hengst, Helmut Jedele
- Cinematographer:
- Billy Williams
- Composer:
- Bert Grund
- Production:
- Geria Productions, Bavaria Film, Bavaria-Filmkunst Verleih
- Status:
- Released
The Devil's Advocate Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Mills
as Monsignor Blaise Meredith
Stéphane Audran
as Contess Anne Di Sanctis
Jason Miller
as Dr. Aldo Meyer
Paola Pitagora
as Nina Sanduzzi
Leigh Lawson
as Giacomo Nerone / James Black
Timothy West
as Father Anselmo
Patrick Mower
as 'Il Lupo'
Raf Vallone
as Bishop Aurelio
Romolo Valli
as Cardinal Marotta
Jack Hedley
as Doctor
Daniel Massey
as Nicholas Black
Key crew
Directed by Guy Green, written by Morris L. West and Morris L. West, produced by Lutz Hengst and Helmut Jedele.
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The Devil's Advocate Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 3 ratings.
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The Devil's Advocate – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Devil's Advocate online?
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The Devil's Advocate (1977) is available to stream on Filmin. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Devil's Advocate?
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The main cast of The Devil's Advocate (1977) includes John Mills, Stéphane Audran, Jason Miller, Paola Pitagora and Leigh Lawson. The film was directed by Guy Green. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Devil's Advocate released?
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The Devil's Advocate was released on October 26, 1977 and runs for 1h 49m.
Is The Devil's Advocate worth watching?
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The Devil's Advocate (1977) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy mystery and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.