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6.8 / 10(136 votes)IMDbNR19771h 37mFrance

The Devil, Probably

Le Diable probablement

Synopsis

Charles drifts through politics, religion and psychoanalysis, rejecting them all. Once he realises the depth of his disgust with the moral and physical decline of the society he lives in, he decides that suicide is the only option...

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THE DEVIL, PROBABLY TrailerOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2024-09-11

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Berlin International Film Festival

Festival / Special Debut

Theatrical Premiere

September 9, 1984

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Robert Bresson
Screenplay & Story
Robert Bresson
Original Score
Philippe Sarde
Original Title
Le Diable probablement
Country of Origin
France
Spoken Languages
French
Runtime
1h 37m
Production Studios
G.M.F. Productions, Sunchild Productions

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Robert Bresson

Screenplay & Story

Robert Bresson

Original Score & Music

Philippe Sarde

Director of Photography

Pasqualino De Santis

Film Editing

Germaine Artus

Producers

Daniel Toscan du Plantier, Marc Maurette, Stéphane Tchalgadjieff

Department Leadership Roster

Robert Bresson

Robert Bresson

Director

Robert Bresson

Robert Bresson

Screenplay

Daniel Toscan du Plantier

Daniel Toscan du Plantier

Producer

Eric Simon

Production Design

Jackie Budin

Costume Design

Philippe Sarde

Philippe Sarde

Original Music Composer

Germaine Artus

Editor

Stéphane Tchalgadjieff

Producer

Pasqualino De Santis

Pasqualino De Santis

Director of Photography

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

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United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Devil, Probably

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What is The Devil, Probably about?

Charles drifts through politics, religion and psychoanalysis, rejecting them all. Once he realises the depth of his disgust with the moral and physical decline of the society he lives in, he decides that suicide is the only option...

Who directed The Devil, Probably?

The Devil, Probably was directed by Robert Bresson.

Who stars in The Devil, Probably?

The principal cast of The Devil, Probably includes Antoine Monnier, Tina Irissari, Henri de Maublanc, Laetitia Carcano, Nicolas Deguy.

When was The Devil, Probably released and how long is it?

The Devil, Probably was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.

Who composed the musical score for The Devil, Probably?

The original motion picture soundtrack for The Devil, Probably was composed by Philippe Sarde.

What is the age rating and content advisory for The Devil, Probably?

The Devil, Probably holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).