Play the Devil
Synopsis
Set against the backdrop of Trinidad and Tobago’s mystical Carnival, a gifted and struggling young man becomes the object of intrigue for an older, well-meaning businessman until their worlds collide.
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Play the Devil - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-05-15
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Los Angeles Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Maria Govan
- Screenplay & Story
- Maria Govan
- Original Score
- Adam Walters
- Original Title
- Play the Devil
- Country of Origin
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Maria Govan
Maria Govan
Adam Walters
James D. Wall
Thomas A. Krueger
Maria Govan, Abigail Hadeed
Department Leadership Roster
Maria Govan
Producer
Abigail Hadeed
Producer
Maria Govan
Director
Maria Govan
Writer
Thomas A. Krueger
Editor
James D. Wall
Director of Photography
Adam Walters
Original Music Composer
Zidelle Daniel
Costume Design
Shannon Alonzo
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Play the Devil
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What is Play the Devil about?
Set against the backdrop of Trinidad and Tobago’s mystical Carnival, a gifted and struggling young man becomes the object of intrigue for an older, well-meaning businessman until their worlds collide.
Who directed Play the Devil?
Play the Devil was directed by Maria Govan.
Who stars in Play the Devil?
The principal cast of Play the Devil includes Petrice Jones, Gareth Jenkins, Akil Nickolas, Penelope Spencer.
When was Play the Devil released and how long is it?
Play the Devil was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Play the Devil?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Play the Devil was composed by Adam Walters.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Play the Devil?
Play the Devil holds official age classifications: CA: 18A.