Beat the Devil
Synopsis
The Driver drag-races the Devil, in order to earn James Brown his soul.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 22, 2002
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tony Scott
- Screenplay & Story
- David Carter, Vincent Ngo, Greg Hahn, David Fincher
- Original Score
- Harry Gregson-Williams
- Original Title
- Beat the Devil
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 10m
- Production Studios
- RSA Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tony Scott
David Carter, Vincent Ngo, Greg Hahn, David Fincher
Harry Gregson-Williams
Paul Cameron
Skip Chaisson
David Mitchell, Kimberly Jacobs-Toeg, David Davies, Skip Chaisson, Jules Daly
Department Leadership Roster
Tony Scott
Director
Skip Chaisson
Editor
David Mitchell
Producer
Paul Cameron
Director of Photography
Louise Frogley
Costume Design
David Carter
Writer
Vincent Ngo
Writer
Harry Gregson-Williams
Original Music Composer
Greg Hahn
Writer
Ken Davis
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Beat the Devil
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Beat the Devil about?
The Driver drag-races the Devil, in order to earn James Brown his soul.
Who directed Beat the Devil?
Beat the Devil was directed by Tony Scott.
Who stars in Beat the Devil?
The principal cast of Beat the Devil includes Clive Owen, Gary Oldman, James Brown, Marilyn Manson, Danny Trejo.
When was Beat the Devil released and how long is it?
Beat the Devil was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 10m.
Who composed the musical score for Beat the Devil?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Beat the Devil was composed by Harry Gregson-Williams.