Cast
Humphrey Bogart
as Billy Dannreuther
Jennifer Jones
as Gwendolen Chelm
Gina Lollobrigida
as Maria Dannreuther
Robert Morley
as Peterson
Peter Lorre
as Julius O'Hara
Edward Underdown
as Harry Chelm
Ivor Barnard
as Maj. Jack Ross
Marco Tulli
as Ravello
Bernard Lee
as Insp. Jack Clayton
Mario Perrone
as Purser on SS Nyanga
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1953
Runtime1h 35m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresAdventure, Comedy, Crime
Votes171
DirectorJohn Huston
WritersTruman Capote, John Huston
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.1 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsBeat the Devil
About Beat the Devil
A group of con artists stake their claim on a bogus uranium mine.
Directed by John Huston, Beat the Devil leans on a strong ensemble — Humphrey Bogart, Jennifer Jones, Gina Lollobrigida — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about adventure titles of 1953.
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