The Devil Plays the Flute (1954): Cast
The Devil Plays the Flute is a 1954 fantasy comedy directed by José María Forqué, starring Félix Dafauce as Momo, José Luis López Vázquez and Xan das Bolas. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 31m (91 min)
- Director
- José María Forqué
- Original language
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Spanish - Studio
- Cifesa
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Devil Plays the Flute About?
The premise of The Devil Plays the Flute without spoilers.
After a mysterious statue is excavated and reassembled, a low‑rank devil slips into a quiet Mediterranean village. The spirit infiltrates the world of painter Bernardino, probes the tensions of a seemingly modern marriage, haunts a timid gardener, and ultimately disrupts the everyday routine of the enigmatic Great Momo.
The Devil Plays the Flute Themes & Keywords
· 13 tags- anthology
- speech
- medal
- ambition
- well
- husband wife relationship
- gardener
- painter
- wish fulfillment
- clock repairman
- statuette
- pan flute
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- devil
The Devil Plays the Flute Cast & Characters
Félix Dafauce leads the cast as Momo, with José Luis López Vázquez as Periodista and Xan das Bolas as Presidente. Directed by José María Forqué; 39 actors are credited in all.
- Director José María Forqué
- Félix Dafauce as Momo
- José Luis López Vázquez as Periodista
- Xan das Bolas as Presidente
- Antonio Ozores as Secretario
Also Starring in The Devil Plays the Flute
· 35 more- Juan Cazalilla Peluquero
- José Villasante Gobernante
- Manolo Morán Don Cosme
- Luis Prendes Bernaldino
- José Prada Jardinero
- Irán Eory Elisa
- José María Rodríguez Viejo hambriento
- Antonio Garisa Marido
- Félix Briones Miguelote, botones
- Joaquín Bergía Médico
- José Luis Ozores Músico
- Manuel Requena Alcalde
- Alfonso Rojas
- José Marco
- Ángel Calero Maître con secretario
- José Ramón Giner Conserje museo
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- Miguel Pastor Europeo
- Miguel Gila Burócrata
- Juan Vázquez Delegado
- Adela Carbone Laura
- José Luis Pecker Narrador (voz - no acreditado)
- Ricardo Acero Pablo
- Luis Arroyo Relojero
- Luis Orduña Diablo jefe
- Amparo Gómez Ramos
- Carmen Vázquez Vigo Esposa
- Pedro Tena
- José Capilla
- Marcela Yurfa
- Carlos Ciscar
- Emilio González de Hervás
- Delfina Jaufret
- Trudy Losada
- Ramón Navarro
- Emilio Gutiérrez
More from José María Forqué
More films directed by José María Forqué: Nexus 2.431, Emanuelle - A Woman from a Hot Country, Una pareja… distinta and It’s Nothing Mama, Just a Game.
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The Devil Plays the Flute FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Devil Plays the Flute, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Devil Plays the Flute?
The Devil Plays the Flute runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).
When was The Devil Plays the Flute released?
The Devil Plays the Flute was released on May 14, 1954.
Who directed The Devil Plays the Flute?
The Devil Plays the Flute was directed by José María Forqué.
More films by José María Forqué Who is in the cast of The Devil Plays the Flute?
The Devil Plays the Flute stars Félix Dafauce as Momo, José Luis López Vázquez as Periodista and Xan das Bolas as Presidente, among 39 credited actors.
Does The Devil Plays the Flute have a post-credit scene?
No. The Devil Plays the Flute has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Devil Plays the Flute in?
The original language of The Devil Plays the Flute is Spanish.
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