The Devil's Advocate
"Was he a saint or was he a sinner?"
Originally released in 1977. The Devil's Advocate is a mystery/drama film. directed by Guy Green.
Starring John Mills, Stéphane Audran, and Jason Miller
Synopsis
A dying priest is commissioned to investigate the deeds of Giacomo Nerone, a dead wartime partisan, and find out if he truly is worthy of being canonized.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 26, 1977
48 years ago
Runtime
1h 49m
109 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (2 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Top Cast
John Mills
as Monsignor Blaise Meredith
Stéphane Audran
as Contess Anne Di Sanctis
Jason Miller
as Dr. Aldo Meyer
Paola Pitagora
as Nina Sanduzzi
Leigh Lawson
as Giacomo Nerone / James Black
Timothy West
as Father Anselmo
Patrick Mower
as 'Il Lupo'
Raf Vallone
as Bishop Aurelio
Romolo Valli
as Cardinal Marotta
Jack Hedley
as Doctor
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Geria Productions
- Bavaria Film
- Bavaria-Filmkunst Verleih
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Devil's Advocate about?
A dying priest is commissioned to investigate the deeds of Giacomo Nerone, a dead wartime partisan, and find out if he truly is worthy of being canonized.
Who directed The Devil's Advocate?
The Devil's Advocate was directed by Guy Green.
How long is The Devil's Advocate?
The Devil's Advocate has a runtime of 1 hours and 49 minutes (109 minutes total).
When was The Devil's Advocate released?
The Devil's Advocate was released on October 26, 1977 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Devil's Advocate?
The main cast of The Devil's Advocate includes John Mills, Stéphane Audran, Jason Miller, Paola Pitagora, Leigh Lawson.