Oh, God! You Devil (1984): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Oh, God! You Devil is a 1984 fantasy comedy directed by Paul Bogart, starring George Burns, John Doolittle and Ted Wass. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes and earned $21.5 million worldwide. Critics gave it 49 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.4/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 37m (97 min)
- Director
- Paul Bogart
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros.
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Oh, God! You Devil About?
The premise of Oh, God! You Devil without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
George Burns portrays both God and the Devil in this comedic fantasy, as they vie for the soul of a talented rock star. The musician finds himself tempted by the allure of fame and dark power, creating a conflict between earthly desires and the possibility of eternal salvation. The film explores the struggle between good and evil through a humorous and entertaining narrative.
Oh, God! You Devil Themes & Keywords
· 45 tags- devil in human form
- god
- god versus devil
- deal with the devil
- rock star
- rock musician
- god in human form
- rivalry
- high stakes
- bluff
- driven to suicide
- suicide
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- switching places
- identity swap
- body swap
- history repeats itself
- prayer
- singing
- becoming a father
- sick daughter
- happy ending
- reset
- learning a lesson
- guardian angel
- cigar smoking
- punctuation in title
- ghost
- poker the card game
- soul selling
- man wears eyeglasses
- 1980s
- god in title
- body swap comedy
- dark comedy
- actor plays a dual role
- god as human
- las vegas nevada
- music industry
- religion
- depiction of god
- devil
- reference to god
- sequel
- based on novel
- independent film
Oh, God! You Devil Cast
George Burns leads the cast, with John Doolittle and Ted Wass. Directed by Paul Bogart; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Paul Bogart
Also Starring in Oh, God! You Devil
· 6 moreMore from Paul Bogart
More films directed by Paul Bogart, best-rated first: Skin Game, The Heidi Chronicles, The Last Mile and Broadway Bound.
Oh, God! You Devil Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Oh, God! You Devil 49 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.4/10.
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IMDb 5.4 /10
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Metacritic 49 Metascore
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TMDB 56% User score
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Oh, God! You Devil Plot Summary
What happens in Oh, God! You Devil from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1960 New York City, young Bobby Shelton is gravely ill with scarlet fever, prompting his father, John Doolittle, to pray fervently at his bedside. Outside their apartment, an elderly man who turns out to be God (George Burns), dressed casually in a baseball cap and gray sweatsuit, notes Bobby’s name and vows to keep an eye on him.
Full summary
The whole story of Oh, God! You Devil, scene by scene
Oh, God! You Devil Box Office
Oh, God! You Devil grossed $21.5 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$21.5M
- US & Canada
- $21.5M
Oh, God! You Devil Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Oh, God! You Devil.
How Well Do You Know Oh, God! You Devil?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What desperate vow does Bobby Shelton make in the film?
Cars in Oh, God! You Devil
23 cars on screen, including the 1984 Dodge Daytona and the 1977 Lincoln Continental Stretched Limousine.
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E-Z-Go Marathon Minor role
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Oh, God! You Devil FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Oh, God! You Devil, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Oh, God! You Devil?
Oh, God! You Devil runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
When was Oh, God! You Devil released?
Oh, God! You Devil was released on November 9, 1984.
Who directed Oh, God! You Devil?
Oh, God! You Devil was directed by Paul Bogart.
More films by Paul Bogart Who is in the cast of Oh, God! You Devil?
Oh, God! You Devil stars George Burns, John Doolittle and Ted Wass, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Oh, God! You Devil make at the box office?
Oh, God! You Devil grossed $21.5 million worldwide.
How is Oh, God! You Devil rated?
Oh, God! You Devil has 5.4/10 on IMDb, 49 on Metacritic and 56% on TMDB.
Does Oh, God! You Devil have a post-credit scene?
No. Oh, God! You Devil has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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