The Devil and Max Devlin

The Devil and Max Devlin

96 mins | Comedy, Fantasy | March 6, 1981

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 7 years old Tobi demands that he marry his mother.

The Devil and Max Devlin

96 mins | Comedy, Fantasy | March 6, 1981

The Devil and Max Devlin
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 7 years old Tobi demands that he marry his mother.
IMDb rating 5.0
Producers Walt Disney Productions
Original title The Devil and Max Devlin
Directors Steven Hilliard Stern
Writers Mary Rodgers, Jimmy Sangster

Cast

Elliott Gould

as Max Devlin

Bill Cosby

as Barney Satin

Susan Anspach

as Penny Hart

Adam Rich

as Toby Hart

Julie Budd

as Stella Summers

Sonny Shroyer

as Big Billy Hunniker

David Knell

as Nerve Nordlinger

Chuck Shamata

as Jerry Nadler

Sally Marr

as Mrs. Gormley

Reggie Nalder

as Chairman of Devil's Council

Lillian Müller

as Veronica

Denise DuBarry

as Stella's Secretary

Helene Winston

as Agent Hargraves

Tracie Savage

as Pammy