The World, the Flesh and the Devil
The World, the Flesh and the Devil (1959) is a science fiction drama, directed by Ranald MacDougall. It stars Harry Belafonte and Inger Stevens. It holds a mirror to racism and the struggle for freedom. The 95-minute film holds an audience score of 6.4/10.
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What The World, the Flesh and the Devil Is About
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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What is The World, the Flesh and the Devil about?
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.
Where can I watch The World, the Flesh and the Devil?
The World, the Flesh and the Devil is available to watch on digital platforms such as Philo, TCM, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.
How long is The World, the Flesh and the Devil?
The World, the Flesh and the Devil runs for 95 minutes (1h 35m).
When did The World, the Flesh and the Devil come out?
The World, the Flesh and the Devil was released in 1959.
Who directed The World, the Flesh and the Devil?
The World, the Flesh and the Devil was directed by Ranald MacDougall.
Who stars in The World, the Flesh and the Devil?
The World, the Flesh and the Devil stars Harry Belafonte, Inger Stevens, Mel Ferrer.
What is The World, the Flesh and the Devil's rating?
The World, the Flesh and the Devil holds 6.8/10 on IMDb and 6.4/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 69 out of 100.
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