The World, the Flesh and the Devil
“The Most Unusual Story Ever Told!”
Ralph Burton is a miner who is trapped for several days as a result of a cave-in. When he finally manages to dig himself out, he realizes that all of mankind seems to have been destroyed in a nuclear holocaust. He travels to New York City only to find it deserted. Making a life for himself there, he is flabbergasted to eventually find Sarah Crandall, who also managed to survive. Together, they form a close friendship until the arrival of Benson Thacker who has managed to pilot his small boat into the city's harbor. At this point, tensions rise between the three, particularly between Thacker, who is white, and Burton, who is black.
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About The World, the Flesh and the Devil
The World, the Flesh and the Devil is a 1959 English-language drama, science fiction and romance film directed by Ranald MacDougall. The cast is led by Harry Belafonte, Inger Stevens, Mel Ferrer. It has a runtime of 1h 35m. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Philo.
The World, the Flesh and the Devil was produced by HarBel Productions, Sol C. Siegel Productions, and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and made in United States of America. It was released on May 1, 1959, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Ranald MacDougall
- Writers
- M.P. Shiel, Ranald MacDougall
- Release date
- May 1, 1959
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- HarBel Productions, Sol C. Siegel Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
The World, the Flesh and the Devil cast & crew
The World, the Flesh and the Devil was directed by Ranald MacDougall and written by M.P. Shiel and Ranald MacDougall.
The cast features Harry Belafonte as Ralph Burton, Inger Stevens as Sarah Crandall, and Mel Ferrer as Benson Thacker.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Miklós Rózsa, cinematography is by Harold J. Marzorati, and it was produced by Harry Belafonte and George Englund.
Is The World, the Flesh and the Devil worth watching?
The World, the Flesh and the Devil holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 79 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 35m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama, science fiction, and romance, The World, the Flesh and the Devil is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The World, the Flesh and the Devil
Harry Belafonte
Ralph Burton
Inger Stevens
Sarah Crandall
Mel Ferrer
Benson Thacker
The World, the Flesh and the Devil — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The World, the Flesh and the Devil in United States?
The World, the Flesh and the Devil is streaming on Philo in United States.
▸Is The World, the Flesh and the Devil on Philo?
Yes — The World, the Flesh and the Devil is currently available on Philo in United States.
▸What language is The World, the Flesh and the Devil in?
The World, the Flesh and the Devil is originally in English, with audio tracks including French, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The World, the Flesh and the Devil?
The World, the Flesh and the Devil runs 1 hours 35 minutes (95 minutes).
▸What is The World, the Flesh and the Devil rated?
The World, the Flesh and the Devil is rated NR. It holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 79 ratings.
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