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Beat the Devil

Beat the Devil

2002Short⏱️ 9mNot Rated
ActionShortAdventureComedy
⭐ 7.3
IMDB Rating
6,259 votes

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.

Director
Tony Scott
Writers
David Fincher, David Carter, Greg Hahn
Stars
Clive Owen, Gary Oldman, James Brown
Release Date
November 21, 2002
Language
English
Country
United States, United Kingdom
🎯 1
Nominations
πŸ’¬ 35
Reviews
πŸ“‹ 4.8K
Watchlists
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🎭 Top Cast

Clive Owen
Clive Owen
as Driver
Gary Oldman
Gary Oldman
as Devil
James Brown
James Brown
as James Brown
Marilyn Manson
Marilyn Manson
as Marilyn Manson
Danny Trejo
Danny Trejo
as Bob
Tony Wilson
Tony Wilson
as Young James Brown
πŸ‘€
Tomirae Brown
as Vegas Girl
πŸ‘€
Judge Bradley
as Crossroads Doorman

🎬 Technical Specs

Aspect Ratio
1.85 : 1
Sound
Dolby Digital
Color
Color
Production
RSA Films

🏷️ Keywords

web seriestrans ampontiacfirebirdthe hire

🎯 Categories

ActionAdventureComedyShort

⭐ Featured Review

Fun(ny) stuff...
by BigJim5021 β€’ 2004-05-03

"You just can't beat Gary Oldman... it's that simple. All of the BMW films are fun little romps, and this one is no exception. And as for the guy that posted before me about the explosions not making sense... It was the Devil in that amazing exploding car, so maybe you should a) suspend disbelief... or b) imagine it as if those explosions are a result of the Prince of Darkness losing a race... I mean... there is a lot of fire in Hell. On a side note, both Brown and Manson were hilarious, and Owen was as charismatic as usual. Not to mention that I enjoyed seeing Danny Trejo in it, ..."

πŸ“– Synopsis

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.