Devil in the Flesh
Diavolo in corpo
Synopsis
An Italian high school student becomes infatuated with a woman he sees outside his class window. Her fiancée is in jail for being involved in a radical movement, and she spends much time in court providing moral support. At first she resists the student's advances, but eventually begins an affair with him. Their situation is condemned by her family and his father, who is the woman's psychologist.
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Maruschka Detmers
Giulia
Federico Pitzalis
Andrea
Anita Laurenzi
Mrs. Pulcini
Alberto Di Stasio
Professor Raimondi
Riccardo De Torrebruna
Giacomo Pulcini
Catherine Diamant
Mrs. Raimondi
Anna Orso
Sig.ra Dozza
Lidia Broccolino
terrorista
Stefano Abbati
terrorista
Claudio Botosso
don Pisacane
Alessandro Partexano
Claudio Spadaro
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 22, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$547K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marco Bellocchio
- Screenplay & Story
- Marco Bellocchio, Enrico Palandri, Ennio De Concini, Raymond Radiguet
- Original Score
- Carlo Crivelli
- Original Title
- Diavolo in corpo
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Worldwide Gross
- $547K
- Production Studios
- L.P. Film, Film Sextile, Istituto Luce Cinecittà
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marco Bellocchio
Marco Bellocchio, Enrico Palandri, Ennio De Concini, Raymond Radiguet
Carlo Crivelli
Giuseppe Lanci
Mirco Garrone
Leo Pescarolo
Department Leadership Roster
Carlo Crivelli
Original Music Composer
Giuseppe Lanci
Director of Photography
Leo Pescarolo
Producer
Mirco Garrone
Editor
Lina Nerli Taviani
Costume Design
Andrea Crisanti
Production Design
Marco Bellocchio
Director
Ennio De Concini
Writer
Marco Bellocchio
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Devil in the Flesh
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Devil in the Flesh about?
An Italian high school student becomes infatuated with a woman he sees outside his class window. Her fiancée is in jail for being involved in a radical movement, and she spends much time in court providing moral support. At first she resists the student's advances, but eventually begins an affair with him. Their situation is condemned by her family and his father, who is the woman's psychologist.
Who directed Devil in the Flesh?
Devil in the Flesh was directed by Marco Bellocchio.
Who stars in Devil in the Flesh?
The principal cast of Devil in the Flesh includes Maruschka Detmers, Federico Pitzalis, Anita Laurenzi, Alberto Di Stasio, Riccardo De Torrebruna.
When was Devil in the Flesh released and how long is it?
Devil in the Flesh was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 54m.
How much did Devil in the Flesh make at the box office?
Devil in the Flesh grossed $547K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Devil in the Flesh?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Devil in the Flesh was composed by Carlo Crivelli.
Is Devil in the Flesh based on a book or true story?
Devil in the Flesh is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Raymond Radiguet".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Devil in the Flesh?
Devil in the Flesh holds official age classifications: CA: 18A; DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).