The Devil and Max Devlin (1981)

06/03/1981 (US)•Fantasy, Comedy•1h 36m

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Overview

When Max dies in an accident, he goes straight to Hell. But the Devil Barney makes him an offer: if he manages to get three innocent youths to sell him their souls in the next two months, he may stay on Earth. Max accepts, and returns to Earth, equipped with special powers. However, his task is harder than expected, especially when seven year old Tobi demands that he marry his mother.

Top Billed Cast

Elliott Gould
Max Devlin
Bill Cosby
Barney Satin
Susan Anspach
Penny Hart
Adam Rich
Toby Hart
Julie Budd
Stella Summers
Sonny Shroyer
Big Billy Hunniker
David Knell
Nerve Nordlinger
Chuck Shamata
Jerry Nadler
Sally Marr
Mrs. Gormley

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A review by r96sk

8.0

Written by r96sk on Sep 13, 2020

I'd recommend <em>'The Devil and Max Devlin'</em>. Of course it is slightly hampered by the fact it's a Disney film, but I feel it manages to leave a mark in what it does tackle in regards to the premise. I felt attached to the dilemma that Max (Elliott Gould) faces, despite it being a fairly predictable situation. Gould is good in the lead role. He is joined by, um, Bill Cosby, who suitably plays a character from the less appealing afterlife. Julie Budd (Stella) is the best of the rest, especially when it comes to the music; she's got a great voice. Disney's best film up until this p...