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The Devil and Max Devlin (1981)

Film · 1981 · 96 min · PG · Fantasy · Comedy

A new high in being lowdown.

When Max dies in an accident, he goes straight to Hell. But the Devil Barney makes him an offer: if he manages to get three innocent youths to sell him their souls in the next two months, he may stay on Earth. Max accepts, and returns to Earth, equipped with special powers. However, his task is harder than expected, especially when seven year old Tobi demands that he marry his mother.

Directed by Steven Hilliard Stern

Starring Elliott Gould, Bill Cosby, Susan Anspach, Adam Rich, Julie Budd, Sonny Shroyer, David Knell, Chuck Shamata

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In cinemas6 March 1981
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First release anywhere6 March 1981

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