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The Devil and Max Devlin

PG19811h 36mSteven Hilliard Stern
IMDb 5.0 · Rotten Tomatoes 17%

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"A new high in being lowdown."

When Max dies in an accident, he goes straight to Hell. But the Devil Barney makes him an offer: if he manages to get three innocent youths to sell him their souls in the next two months, he may stay on Earth. Max accepts, and returns to Earth, equipped with special powers. However, his task is harder than expected, especially when seven year old Tobi demands that he marry his mother.

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What is The Devil and Max Devlin (1981) about?

When Max dies in an accident, he goes straight to Hell. But the Devil Barney makes him an offer: if he manages to get three innocent youths to sell him their souls in the next two months, he may stay on Earth. Max accepts, and returns to Earth, equipped with special powers. However, his task is harder than expected, especially when seven year old Tobi demands that he marry his mother.

Who stars in The Devil and Max Devlin?

The Devil and Max Devlin stars Elliott Gould (Max Devlin), Bill Cosby (Barney Satin), Susan Anspach (Penny Hart), Adam Rich (Toby Hart), Julie Budd (Stella Summers). The film was directed by Steven Hilliard Stern.

How long is The Devil and Max Devlin?

The Devil and Max Devlin has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1981. It is rated PG.

Is The Devil and Max Devlin worth watching?

The Devil and Max Devlin holds an IMDb rating of 5.0/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 17. Fans of Fantasy, Comedy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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