Oh, God! You Devil (1984)

George Burns returns as God, and as Satan. They battle over the soul of a young rock star who is willing to sell his soul to the devil.

Director:

Paul Bogart

Writers:

Andrew Bergman, Avery Corman (novel)

Stars:

George Burns, Ted Wass, Ron Silver

1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
George Burns	...	God / Harry O. Tophet
Ted Wass	...	Bobby Shelton
Ron Silver	...	Gary Frantz
Roxanne Hart	...	Wendy Shelton
Eugene Roche	...	Charlie Gray
Janet Brandt	...	Mrs. K
Robert Desiderio	...	Billy Wayne
John Doolittle	...	Arthur Shelton
Julie Lloyd	...	Bea Shelton
Ian Michael Giatti	...	Young Bobby (as Ian Giatti)
Belita Moreno	...	Mrs. Vega
Dan Ponce	...	Joey Vega (as Danny Ponce)
Jason Wingreen	...	Hotel Manager
Danny Mora	...	Bellhop
Henry Reiss	...	Wedding Trio

Storyline

George Burns is back as God, but oops, here he is as Satan, too. A young rock star is ready to sell his soul to Satan, and Satan is all too happy to oblige. Oops! Seems the fellow was watched over by God as a baby, so now the Almighty and his nemesis have to duke it out over the soul.

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Plot Keywords:

actor playing dual role | devil in human form | god | god versus devil | deal with the devil | 

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Taglines:

That's funny, they both look like George Burns.

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Genres:

Comedy | Fantasy

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Certificate:

PG

Did You Know?

Trivia

Throughout all three movies in the series, all of the main characters have something in common: a background in music. John Denver was a famous folk and country singer. Louanne got her start with the starring role in a musical theater production of Annie. Ted Wass also began his career with stage musicals. Even George Burns himself got his start as a street performer and eventually vaudeville.

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Goofs

Rainbow colors are upside down with blue on top and red on the bottom.

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Quotes

The Devil: [the "original" Billy Wayne disappears after his contract expires] Things have a way of working out.

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Connections

Spoofed in Pizza: Cult Pizza (2003)

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Soundtracks

Fugue for Tinhorns
Words and Music by Frank Loesser

User Reviews

Any film with Mr. Burns is GREAT!

George Burns is so great, I believe the older and wiser he got, he just became that much more endearing to the public. Any one of the "Oh God" installments is terrific. When Mr. Burns darns his figurative "robe" (regular guy garb, lol)the only way to describe it is "endearing". I don't care which of the 3 movies you might refer to, but any one of them just makes you feel good and gives you such a warm feeling in your heart. It is only a shame that some people can't just live forever. The previous reviewer's suggestion just might make for an interesting scenario. But seeing as how I don't know if he's even still around or active, Bill Cosby would have made a terrific follow-up to the "God" trilogy. I mean God "is" "all things to all men/women" so hey, who knows and why not? For another interesting twist, Rhea Perlman would have made a great "God" as well. GO God, we "really" need you now!!!!

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

9 November 1984 (USA)

Also Known As:

Oh, God! You Devil

Filming Locations:

800 Traction Avenue, Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$5,560,001, 11 November 1984

Gross USA:

$21,538,850

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$21,538,850

Company Credits

Production Co:

Warner Bros.

Technical Specs

Runtime:

97 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1