The World, the Flesh and the Devil(1959)
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The World, the Flesh and the Devil Synopsis
Ralph Burton is a miner who is trapped for several days as a result of a cave-in. When he finally manages to dig himself out, he realizes that all of mankind seems to have been destroyed in a nuclear holocaust. He travels to New York City only to find it deserted. Making a life for himself there, he is flabbergasted to eventually find Sarah Crandall, who also managed to survive. Together, they form a close friendship until the arrival of Benson Thacker who has managed to pilot his small boat into the city's harbor. At this point, tensions rise between the three, particularly between Thacker, who is white, and Burton, who is black.
The World, the Flesh and the Devil (1959) is a drama, science fiction and romance film directed by Ranald MacDougall, released on May 1, 1959 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Harry Belafonte, Inger Stevens and Mel Ferrer. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 82 ratings.
- Director:
- Ranald MacDougall
- Writers:
- Ranald MacDougall, M.P. Shiel, Ferdinand Reyher
- Producers:
- Harry Belafonte, George Englund
- Cinematographer:
- Harold J. Marzorati
- Composer:
- Miklós Rózsa
- Production:
- HarBel Productions, Sol C. Siegel Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
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Directed by Ranald MacDougall, written by Ranald MacDougall, M.P. Shiel and Ferdinand Reyher, produced by Harry Belafonte and George Englund.
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The World, the Flesh and the Devil Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 82 ratings.
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The World, the Flesh and the Devil – Frequently Asked Questions
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The World, the Flesh and the Devil (1959) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The World, the Flesh and the Devil?
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The main cast of The World, the Flesh and the Devil (1959) includes Harry Belafonte, Inger Stevens and Mel Ferrer. The film was directed by Ranald MacDougall. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The World, the Flesh and the Devil released?
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The World, the Flesh and the Devil was released on May 1, 1959 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is The World, the Flesh and the Devil worth watching?
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The World, the Flesh and the Devil (1959) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 82 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, science fiction and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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