The Devil and Max Devlin
“A new high in being lowdown.”
Synopsis
When Max dies in an accident, he goes straight to Hell. But the Devil Barney makes him an offer: if he manages to get three innocent youths to sell him their souls in the next two months, he may stay on Earth. Max accepts, and returns to Earth, equipped with special powers. However, his task is harder than expected, especially when seven year old Tobi demands that he marry his mother.
Top Cast
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Elliott Gould
Max Devlin
Bill Cosby
Barney Satin
Susan Anspach
Penny Hart
Adam Rich
Toby Hart
Julie Budd
Stella Summers
Sonny Shroyer
Big Billy Hunniker
David Knell
Nerve Nordlinger
Chuck Shamata
Jerry Nadler
Sally Marr
Mrs. Gormley
Reggie Nalder
Chairman of Devil's Council
Lillian Müller
Veronica
Denise DuBarry
Stella's Secretary
Helene Winston
Agent Hargraves
Tracie Savage
Pammy
Mukunda Goswami
Hare Krishna
George Sasaki
Wedding Guest (uncredited)
Bob Bryan
Wedding Guest (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 6, 1981
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$16M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Steven Hilliard Stern
- Screenplay & Story
- Mary Rodgers
- Original Score
- Buddy Baker
- Original Title
- The Devil and Max Devlin
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Worldwide Gross
- $16M
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steven Hilliard Stern
Mary Rodgers, Jimmy Sangster
Buddy Baker
Howard Schwartz
Ray de Leuw
Jerome Courtland
Department Leadership Roster
Steven Hilliard Stern
Director
Jerome Courtland
Producer
Ray de Leuw
Editor
Howard Schwartz
Director of Photography
Mary Rodgers
Screenplay
Buddy Baker
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Disney
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1980
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Devil and Max Devlin
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Devil and Max Devlin about?
When Max dies in an accident, he goes straight to Hell. But the Devil Barney makes him an offer: if he manages to get three innocent youths to sell him their souls in the next two months, he may stay on Earth. Max accepts, and returns to Earth, equipped with special powers. However, his task is harder than expected, especially when seven year old Tobi demands that he marry his mother.
Who directed The Devil and Max Devlin?
The Devil and Max Devlin was directed by Steven Hilliard Stern.
Who stars in The Devil and Max Devlin?
The principal cast of The Devil and Max Devlin includes Elliott Gould, Bill Cosby, Susan Anspach, Adam Rich, Julie Budd.
When was The Devil and Max Devlin released and how long is it?
The Devil and Max Devlin was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
How much did The Devil and Max Devlin make at the box office?
The Devil and Max Devlin grossed $16M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Devil and Max Devlin?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Devil and Max Devlin was composed by Buddy Baker.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Devil and Max Devlin?
The Devil and Max Devlin holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).