Beat The Devil

Beat The Devil (1954)

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Beat The Devil (1953)

British Italian American Action Adventure Comedy.

In this John Huston film — which features an unusual mix of adventure, comedy and crime elements — Billy (Humphrey Bogart) and Maria Dannreuther (Gina Lollobrigida) are among a number of travelers stranded in Italy en route to Africa. While the Dannreuthers seem like an average couple, they have the same goal as Mrs. Gwendolen Chelm (Jennifer Jones) and some of their other shifty companions — to lay claim to property that is supposedly rich with uranium.

Much of the film was shot at Ravello, above Italy’s Amalfi Coast. The central piazza in front of the cathedral and various cafes around it are shown. Some scenes were also shot in nearby Atrani, including – briefly – the pool area of the Hotel Convento Luna.

Truman Capote wrote the script while on the set, working two to three days ahead of the shooting schedule.

 

Directed by John Huston
Screenplay by John Huston
Truman Capote
Based on Beat the Devil
by James Helvick
Produced by John Huston
Starring
  • Humphrey Bogart
    Jennifer Jones
    Gina Lollobrigida
Cinematography Oswald Morris
Edited by Ralph Kemplen
Music by Franco Mannino
Production
companies
Romulus Films
Santana Pictures Corporation
Distributed by British Lion Films
(United Kingdom)
United Artists
(United States)
Release date
  • 24 November 1953 (London)
  • March 12, 1954 (New York City)
Running time
94 minutes
Countries
  • United States
  • Great Britain
  • Italy
Language English
Box office £115,926 (UK)

 

 

 

 

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