The Devil(1972)
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Pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
The Devil Synopsis
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.
The Devil (1972) is a horror, history and drama film directed by Andrzej Żuławski, released on January 1, 1972 with a runtime of 2h 5m. It stars Wojciech Pszoniak, Leszek Teleszyński, Małgorzata Braunek and Iga Mayr. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 96 ratings.
- Director:
- Andrzej Żuławski
- Writers:
- Andrzej Żuławski
- Cinematographer:
- Maciej Kijowski
- Composer:
- Andrzej Korzyński
- Production:
- Zespół Filmowy "X"
- Status:
- Released
The Devil (1972) Trailer
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The Devil Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for The Devil.
Diabel / The Devil (Modern Trailer)
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THE DEVIL 1972 ORIGINAL TRAILER - ANDRZEJ ZULASWKI
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Jakub burns down his family house
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The Devil Cast & Crew
Main cast
Wojciech Pszoniak
as Stranger / The Devil
Leszek Teleszyński
as Jakub
Małgorzata Braunek
as Fiancée
- Iga Mayr
Iga Mayr
as Jakub's Mother
Wiktor Sadecki
as Herz
Michał Grudziński
as Ezechiel
- Maciej Englert
Maciej Englert
as The Count / Groom
Monika Niemczyk
as The Nun
Bożena Miefiodow
as Turkish Woman
- Marian Zdenicki
Marian Zdenicki
as The Dwarf
- Anna Parzonka
Anna Parzonka
as Jakub's Sister
Jerzy Zygmunt Nowak
as Valet
Key crew
Directed by Andrzej Żuławski, written by Andrzej Żuławski.
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The Devil Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 96 ratings.
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The Devil – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Devil online?
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The Devil (1972) is available to stream on CANAL+. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Devil?
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The main cast of The Devil (1972) includes Wojciech Pszoniak, Leszek Teleszyński, Małgorzata Braunek, Iga Mayr and Wiktor Sadecki. The film was directed by Andrzej Żuławski. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Devil released?
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The Devil was released on January 1, 1972 and runs for 2h 5m.
Is The Devil worth watching?
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The Devil (1972) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 96 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror, history and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Devil?
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Yes. The official The Devil trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.