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Beat the Devil

Beat the Devil

Adventure · Comedy · 1953

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

Movie details

Beat the Devil

“They’re Out To Beat the Devil At His Own Game!”

1953 Adventure · Comedy 1h 35m

Critical arithmetic

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TMDB

6.1 / 10

Community rating

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

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

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The people responsible.

Directed by

John Huston

Written by

Truman Capote · John Huston

Humphrey Bogart

Humphrey Bogart

Billy Dannreuther

Jennifer Jones

Jennifer Jones

Gwendolen Chelm

Gina Lollobrigida

Gina Lollobrigida

Maria Dannreuther

Robert Morley

Robert Morley

Peterson

Peter Lorre

Peter Lorre

Julius O'Hara

Edward Underdown

Edward Underdown

Harry Chelm

Ivor Barnard

Ivor Barnard

Maj. Jack Ross

Court is in session

Put Beat the Devil on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.