O Diabo Era Outro
O Diabo Era Outro

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O Diabo Era Outro

1969
Movie
129 min
Portuguese

Rui, a young musician, is writing poems for the vaudeville company.

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IMDb7.1/10
Director: Vittorio De SicaGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

In this satirical comedy, a devil arrives on Earth to tempt humanity, but finds his job surprisingly easy as people are already quite adept at sin. He encounters a variety of characters whose lives are already filled with deceit and moral ambiguity, making his task of corrupting them almost redundant.

Critical Reception

O Diabo Era Outro received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its satirical edge and the performances of its cast, particularly Vittorio Gassman. Some found the film's humor a bit dated, but it's generally regarded as an interesting, albeit lesser-known, work from Vittorio De Sica.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its witty satire on human nature and moral failings.

  • Vittorio Gassman's performance as the devil is a highlight.

  • Some viewers found the pacing and humor to be characteristic of its era.

Google audience: Audience reception on Google is not widely documented for this film.

Fun Fact

Despite its Italian title which translates to 'The Devil Was Other,' the film was an Italian-Spanish co-production and is also known internationally by titles such as 'Every Man's Woman' and 'The Devil's Own'. "The Devil Was Other" is a mistranslation that often causes confusion.

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