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Beat the Devil

Beat the Devil

20027.00h 10m

Overview

The Driver drag-races the Devil, in order to earn James Brown his soul.

Directed by Tony Scott
Written by David Carter, Greg Hahn, Vincent Ngo
Produced by David Mitchell
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Top Cast

Clive Owen

Clive Owen

The Driver

Gary Oldman

Gary Oldman

Devil

James Brown

James Brown

Mr. James Brown

Marilyn Manson

Marilyn Manson

Marilyn Manson

Danny Trejo

Danny Trejo

Bob

T

Tony Wilson

Young James Brown

T

Tomi Rae Brown

Vegas Girl

J

Judge Bradley

Crossroads Doorman

Themes & Keywords

short film

About Beat the Devil

Beat the Devil is a comedy, action, fantasy film released in 2002 exploring themes of short film. Directed by Tony Scott, it stars Clive Owen, Gary Oldman, James Brown. The Driver drag-races the Devil, in order to earn James Brown his soul.

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