Speak of the Devil
“A Wacky Romp On the Wrong Side of Heaven.”
Synopsis
A phoney evangelist and his nympho wife buy a house in Los Angeles with plans to turn it into "The Church of Latter Day Sin." However, the house turns out to be haunted--which doesn't stop the wife, who, unbeknownst to her husband, cuts a deal with the Devil.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Thomas McGowan
Jonah Johnson (as Robert Elarton)
Jean Carol
Isabelle Johnson (as Jean Miller)
Bernice Tamara Goor
Eve
Walter Kay
Mort
Shawn Patrick Greenfield
Bobby Wigglesworth
Louise Sherrill
Mrs. Wigglesworth
Richard Rifkin
Rabbi Ben Tov
David James Campbell
Glittens - Southern Cop
Beverly Polcyn
Ettie Glittens
Troy Fromin
Burn
William Houck
Psychiatrist
Tim Abell
TV Director (as Ron Waldron)
George Buck Flower
Redneck (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Raphael Nussbaum
- Screenplay & Story
- Raphael Nussbaum, Robert Earl Craft
- Original Title
- Speak of the Devil
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Raphael Nussbaum
Raphael Nussbaum, Robert Earl Craft, Wally K. Berns
Chuck Colwell
Stephen Adrianson
Raphael Nussbaum
Department Leadership Roster
Chuck Colwell
Director of Photography
Raphael Nussbaum
Screenplay
Robert Earl Craft
Screenplay
Raphael Nussbaum
Producer
Stephen Adrianson
Editor
Raphael Nussbaum
Director
George B. Colucci Jr.
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Speak of the Devil.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Speak of the Devil
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Speak of the Devil about?
A phoney evangelist and his nympho wife buy a house in Los Angeles with plans to turn it into "The Church of Latter Day Sin." However, the house turns out to be haunted--which doesn't stop the wife, who, unbeknownst to her husband, cuts a deal with the Devil.
Who directed Speak of the Devil?
Speak of the Devil was directed by Raphael Nussbaum.
Who stars in Speak of the Devil?
The principal cast of Speak of the Devil includes Thomas McGowan, Jean Carol, Bernice Tamara Goor, Walter Kay, Shawn Patrick Greenfield.
When was Speak of the Devil released and how long is it?
Speak of the Devil was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Speak of the Devil?
Speak of the Devil holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).