Bedazzled (1967): Cast, Ratings & Plot
Bedazzled is a 1967 fantasy comedy directed by Stanley Donen, starring Peter Cook, Raquel Welch and Dudley Moore. It is inspired by Faust, Part I by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and David Constantine. It runs 1 hour 43 minutes. Critics gave it 50% on Rotten Tomatoes and 77 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 43m (103 min)
- Director
- Stanley Donen
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Bedazzled About?
The premise of Bedazzled without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Desperate to win the affections of the beautiful Vanessa, Elliot makes a deal with the Devil. Trading his soul, he’s granted seven wishes, but as she fulfills each desire, hilarious and chaotic consequences unfold. He soon discovers that getting exactly what you ask for isn't always what you truly want, leading to a series of increasingly absurd situations.
Bedazzled Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- unrequited love
- attempted suicide
- stuttering man
- short order cook
- old woman
- dark comedy
- underwater scene
- attempted suicide by hanging
- vandalism
- intellectual
- pop singer
- england
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- cook
- making a wish
- devil
- infatuation
- blowing a raspberry
- police detective
- voice of god
- burning a contract
- 1960s
- woman wears a red bra and panties
- snapping one's fingers
- waitress
- alternate reality
- voice over narration
- swinging london
- mischief
- wish
- sexual frustration
- nightclub
- mansion
- fish out of water
- bedroom
- vow of silence
- temptation
- teleportation
- religion
- prank
- party
- london england
- diner
- cuckold
- country estate
- convent
- animated sequence
- amusement park
- wish fulfillment
- lust
- nun
Bedazzled Cast
Peter Cook leads the cast, with Raquel Welch and Dudley Moore. Directed by Stanley Donen; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Stanley Donen
Also Starring in Bedazzled
· 6 moreMore from Stanley Donen
More films directed by Stanley Donen, best-rated first: Singin' in the Rain, Charade, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers and Two for the Road.
Bedazzled Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Bedazzled 50% on Rotten Tomatoes and 77 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 50% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 43%
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Metacritic 77 Metascore
User score 5.8
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TMDB 62% User score
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Bedazzled Plot Summary
What happens in Bedazzled from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Stanley Moon, a short-order cook working at London’s Wimpy’s cafe, is depicted as a shy and love-struck man who harbors feelings for Margaret Spencer, a kind-hearted waitress. Despite his deep affection, his timidity prevents him from expressing his love openly, leaving him feeling hopeless and despondent. In a moment of despair, having prayed earnestly for help to win Margaret’s heart, Stanley writes a suicide note and attempts to end his life by hanging himself. Fortunately, he is interrupted by George Spiggott, a dapper and confident man who reveals himself as none other than the Devil.
Full summary
The whole story of Bedazzled, scene by scene
Bedazzled Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Bedazzled.
How Well Do You Know Bedazzled?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
Who plays the character of George Spiggott, the Devil, in Bedazzled?
Cars in Bedazzled
7 cars on screen, including the 1954 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire 346 and the 1955 Austin LD.
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1954 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire 346 Important role -
1955 Austin LD Important role -
1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud I LWB Important role -
1957 BMW Isetta Minor role
Bedazzled Also Known As
17 alternative titles, including “Al diablo con el diablo” and “Mephisto 68”.
- Also known as
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- Al diablo con el diablo
- Mephisto 68
- Teuflisch - Mephisto '68
- Teuflisch - Das Original
- Fantasmes
- Mephisto '68
- Mi amigo el diablo
- Il mio amico il diavolo
- Ослеплённый желаниями
- O Diabo é Meu Sócio
- Τα 7 Αμαρτήματα
- 迷魂阵
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- 일곱 가지 유혹
- 悪いことしましョ！
- Dusza na sprzedaż
- Enlluernat
- Opčinjen
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Bedazzled FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings and post-credit scenes of Bedazzled, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Bedazzled?
Bedazzled runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).
When was Bedazzled released?
Bedazzled was released on December 10, 1967.
Who directed Bedazzled?
Bedazzled was directed by Stanley Donen.
More films by Stanley Donen Who is in the cast of Bedazzled?
Bedazzled stars Peter Cook, Raquel Welch and Dudley Moore, among 10 credited actors.
How is Bedazzled rated?
Bedazzled has 50% on Rotten Tomatoes, 77 on Metacritic and 62% on TMDB.
Does Bedazzled have a post-credit scene?
No. Bedazzled has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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