The Devil in Love (1966): Cast & Plot
The Devil in Love is a 1966 comedy directed by Ettore Scola, starring Vittorio Gassman as Belfagor, Mickey Rooney and Gabriele Ferzetti. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 37m (97 min)
- Director
- Ettore Scola
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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Italian - Studio
- Fair Film
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Devil in Love About?
The premise of The Devil in Love without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Belfagor, a devil whose fury is matched only by his burning passion, arrives on Earth with his faithful sidekick Adramalek. Sent from Hell to sow chaos, the pair are tasked with igniting a full‑scale war between the rival city‑states of Rome and Florence in 1478, thrusting history into an infernal clash.
The Devil in Love Themes & Keywords
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The Devil in Love Cast & Characters
Vittorio Gassman leads the cast as Belfagor, with Mickey Rooney as Adramelek and Gabriele Ferzetti as Lorenzo de' Medici. Directed by Ettore Scola; 21 actors are credited in all.
- Director Ettore Scola
- Vittorio Gassman as Belfagor
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Mickey Rooney as Adramelek - Gabriele Ferzetti as Lorenzo de' Medici
- Claudine Auger as Maddalena De Medici
Also Starring in The Devil in Love
· 17 more- Luigi Vannucchi Principe Francesco 'Franceschetto' Chibo de Longuiara
- Ugo Fangareggi biografo di Lorenzo
- Ettore Manni Capitano Gianfigliazzo - The Guard Captain
- Omero Capanna Soldier (uncredited)
- Milena Vukotić Maddalena's Young Servant
- Paolo Bonacelli Inn's customer
- Giovanni Ivan Scratuglia
- Corrado Olmi Innkeeper
- Annabella Incontrera Lucrezia
- Giorgia Moll Aristocrat's Wife
- Marco Tulli
- Hélène Chanel Clarice
- Elena Fabrizi Maddalena's Old Servant
- Liana Orfei Olimpia
- Ernesto Colli
- Franco De Rosa
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More from Ettore Scola
More films directed by Ettore Scola: How Strange to be Named Federico, People of Rome, Unfair Competition and The Story of a Poor Young Man.
The Devil in Love Plot Summary
What happens in The Devil in Love from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Beelphegor, Mickey Rooney the archdevil who Ades dispatches to Earth, arrives amid the uneasy truce between Rome and Florence. The holy cease-fire has the odd blessing of reducing the number of souls Ades can claim, but it also tempts a malevolent curiosity in the demon: how does mortal life truly feel when experienced in a body? Beelphegor is aided by the invisible lower demon Adrammelech, and together they set out to undo the fragile peace by reigniting old tensions between the Pope and the Signoria.
Full summary
The whole story of The Devil in Love, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know The Devil in Love?
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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Which legendary American actor portrays Beelphegor, the archdevil sent to Earth?
The Devil in Love Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “Belfegor a pokolból” and “El diablo enamorado”.
- Also known as
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- Belfegor a pokolból
- El diablo enamorado
- 恋爱中的魔鬼
- Os Amores de um Demônio
- Belfagor le Magnifique
- Архидьявол
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The Devil in Love FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Devil in Love, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Devil in Love?
The Devil in Love runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
When was The Devil in Love released?
The Devil in Love was released on December 21, 1966.
Who directed The Devil in Love?
The Devil in Love was directed by Ettore Scola.
More films by Ettore Scola Who is in the cast of The Devil in Love?
The Devil in Love stars Vittorio Gassman as Belfagor, Mickey Rooney as Adramelek and Gabriele Ferzetti as Lorenzo de' Medici, among 21 credited actors.
Does The Devil in Love have a post-credit scene?
No. The Devil in Love has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Devil in Love in?
The original language of The Devil in Love is Italian.
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