Beat the Devil
1953, Drama/Comedy, 1h 32m
17 Reviews 2,500+ RatingsYou might also like
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Billy Dannreuther
Mrs. Gwendolen Chelm
Maria Dannreuther
Peterson (crook No. 1)
Julius O'Hara (crook No. 2)
Harry Chelm
Critic Reviews for Beat the Devil
All Critics (17) | Top Critics (3) | Fresh (12) | Rotten (5)
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It operates under the assumption that everyone in it is drunk, lusty, a little crooked, and a little crazy, and once you tune in to their wavelength, it's fun to just hang out with them for an hour and a half.
February 17, 2017 | Full Review… -
If Beat the Devil puzzled audiences on its first release, it has charmed them since.
February 13, 2001 | Rating: 4/4 | Full Review… -
he film ranges from the diffident to the grotesque, with Huston selecting his lenses to make the performers look as freakish as possible.
January 1, 2000 | Full Review… -
I don't know what John Huston was thinking to direct 'Beat the Devil', but to tell the truth his adventure comedy starring Humphrey Bogart seems a bit dull to me. [Full review in Spanish]
October 30, 2020 | Rating: 5/10 | Full Review… -
An informal comedy that is at times critical, entertaining, and even discursive. [Full Review in Spanish]
August 16, 2019 | Full Review… -
Their production is sheer picaresque adventure, which darts from point to point as their fancy takes it -- and sparkles with mordant humor.
April 2, 2019 | Full Review…
Audience Reviews for Beat the Devil
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Sep 05, 2010A great cast in a great movie about a bunch of thieves. I highly recommend this movie.Aj V Super Reviewer
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Jan 17, 2010Not 1 of Bogarts bestBrody M Super Reviewer
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Jul 25, 2009One of those on-the-fence movies that doesn't make any egregious mistakes, yet doesn't offer enough for a recommendation either. Bogart is only OK in this mild Maltese Falconesque spoof, added inside jokery comes with the inclusion of Peter Lorre but he sadly has little to do. Robert Morley comes off best in the Sydney Greenstreet role as the shady financier. I didn't care at all for Jennifer Jones who runs about her emotions like a headless chicken, but one word will suffice for Gina Lollobrigida - wow. A promising idea, made moreso with a script by director John Huston and Truman Capote(!), failing to deliver satisfactorily.Doctor S Super Reviewer
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Jun 17, 2009with more fast shuffling than any fred and ginger effort, and much like "the usual suspects" wherein all are guilty until...well, forget about 'em not being guilty is all, and with a wink and a smile tossed in for spice, this is a bankers holiday for all involved and it shows. jennifer jones nearly steals the show and would if there wasn't such stiff competition. not an honest scene in this stew of lovable rogues out for a con.Kevin M. W Super Reviewer
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