Beat the Devil poster

Beat the Devil( 1953)

TV-MAAdventureComedy
62%
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They’re Out To Beat the Devil At His Own Game!

Overview

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

    Top Billed Cast

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      Humphrey Bogart

      Billy Dannreuther

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      Jennifer Jones

      Gwendolen Chelm

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      Gina Lollobrigida

      Maria Dannreuther

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      Robert Morley

      Peterson

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      Peter Lorre

      Julius O'Hara

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      Edward Underdown

      Harry Chelm

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      Ivor Barnard

      Maj. Jack Ross

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      Marco Tulli

      Ravello

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      Bernard Lee

      Insp. Jack Clayton

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      Mario Perrone

      Purser on SS Nyanga

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      Giulio Donnini

      Administrator

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      Saro Urzì

      Captain of SS Nyanga

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      Juan de Landa

      Hispano-Suiza Driver

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      Aldo Silvani

      Charles

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      Mimmo Poli

      Barman (uncredited)

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      Peter Sellers

      Billy Dannreuther (voice) (uncredited)

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      Manuel Serrano

      Ahmed (uncredited)

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    A review by write2topcat

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    Written by write2topcat on Thu Apr 27 2017
    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 a...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    1000000.00

    Revenue

    -

    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