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Beat the Devil (2002)

9 min  -  Action | Short | Adventure   -  21 November 2002 (USA)
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Decades ago, the legendary James Brown sold his soul to the devil for fame and fortune. Now he wishes to renegotiate... See full summary »

Director:

Tony Scott

Writers:

David Fincher (original concept), David Carter, and 2 more credits »

Stars:

Clive Owen, Gary Oldman and James Brown
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Cast

Cast overview:
Clive Owen ...
Gary Oldman ...
James Brown ...
Himself (as Mr. James Brown)
Marilyn Manson ...
Himself
Danny Trejo ...
Bob
Tony Wilson Tony Wilson ...
Tomirae Brown Tomirae Brown ...
Vegas Girl
Judge Bradley Judge Bradley ...
Crossroads Doorman
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Decades ago, the legendary James Brown sold his soul to the devil for fame and fortune. Now he wishes to renegotiate. Hired to take Mr. Brown to a rendezvous with the devil (Gary Oldman), the driver soon finds himself entangled in fiendish plans. Written by Anonymous  

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Plot Keywords:

Trans Am | The Hire | Firebird | Pontiac

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Action | Short | Adventure | Comedy

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

The Hire: Beat the Devil See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

RSA Films See more »
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Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Goofs

Continuity: During the street race, the Driver shifts from 2nd to 3rd, then to 4th and then re-shifts to 4th from 3rd when James Brown tells him to "get down and go for it!" See more »

Quotes

James Brown: Darkness is death's ignorance and the devil's time.
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Crazy Credits

BMW recommends that you always wear your seat belt. See more »

Connections

Featured in Bounty Hunting on Acid: Tony Scott's Visual Style (2006) See more »

Soundtracks

"Funky Drummer, Pts. 1 & 2"
Written & Performed by James Brown
Courtesy of Universal Records
Under license from Universal Music Enterprises See more »