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Writers:
David Fincher (original concept)
David Carter (written by) ...
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Release Date:
21 November 2002 (USA) more
Plot:
Decades ago, the legendary James Brown sold his soul to the devil for fame and fortune. Now he wishes to renegotiate... more | add synopsis
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1 nomination more
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The Hire: Beat The Devil
(From SoundOnSight. 15 June 2009, 12:06 AM, PDT)
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Truly hilarious.. more (29 total)
Cast
(Credited cast) | Clive Owen | ... | Driver |
 | Gary Oldman | ... | Devil |
 | James Brown | ... | Himself (as Mr. James Brown) |
 | Marilyn Manson | ... | Himself |
 | Danny Trejo | ... | Bob |
 | Tony Wilson | ... | Young James Brown |
| Tommy Rae Brown | ... | Vegas Girl |
| Judge Bradley | ... | Crossroads Doorman |
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The Hire: Beat the Devil (USA) (series title)
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9 min | USA:11 min (DVD edition)
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1.85 : 1 more
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Continuity: When they begin the street race, the Trans Am shoots flames out the back as though nitrous was already activated, but in the next shot, the flames aren't shooting out the back until nitrous is activated. more
Quotes:
[doorbell buzzes]
Devil:
Who's that?
Bob:
It's Marilyn.
Devil:
Who?
Bob:
Creep from down the hall, complaining about the noise.
Devil:
[suddenly nervous] Oh, tell him I'm not here. He spooks me out. He's weird.
Marilyn Manson:
Can you keep it down in there? I'm trying to read, okay?
[holds up copy of Bible]
Devil:
Complaining about the noise? Have you heard the racket he makes?
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Give It Up or Turnit Loose more
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This is a very amusing piece which is quite a bit out of the ordinary. It makes you think a lot about certain scenes of Natural Born Killers and U-Turn - and if you can actually make it in the world of show business without having to sell your soul... well, only few knows, I suppose... A very decent picture, but the total and absolute best part of the picture is a short appearance by shock rocker #1 Marilyn Manson in the end. The Devil himself, in the shape of Gary Oldman, saying "It's that creepy guy from downstairs..."...I recommend this little piece, it's downright hilarious.... even if you're a poor little sod who's NOT into Marilyn Manson ;-)