The Devil's Advocate

The Devil's Advocate

109 mins | Drama, Mystery | Oct. 26, 1977

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.

The Devil's Advocate

109 mins | Drama, Mystery | Oct. 26, 1977

The Devil's Advocate
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.
Producers Bavaria Film, Geria Productions, Bavaria-Filmkunst Verleih
Original title Des Teufels Advokat
Directors Lester C. Muller, Guy Green
Writers Morris L. West

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

Daniel Massey

as Nicholas Black