To Hell with the Devil (1982): Cast & Plot
To Hell with the Devil is a 1982 comedy horror film directed by John Woo, starring Paul Chun Pui as Reverend Ma, Stanley Fung Shui-Fan and Jade Hsu. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 28m (88 min)
- Director
- John Woo
- Original language
- Cantonese
- Studio
- Orange Sky Golden Harvest
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is To Hell with the Devil About?
The premise of To Hell with the Devil without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
An aspiring pop star strikes a Faustian bargain with the devil to win the affection of his dream girl. A determined Catholic priest soon stalks him, warning that his soul is at stake and urging him to reclaim it before eternal damnation. When things unravel, the devil’s henchman refuses to return the soul, leading the priest and the infernal agent into a fierce, hand‑to‑hand showdown.
To Hell with the Devil Cast & Characters
Paul Chun Pui leads the cast as Reverend Ma, with Stanley Fung Shui-Fan as Flit and Jade Hsu as Peggy. Directed by John Woo; 14 actors are credited in all.
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Director John Woo
- Paul Chun Pui as Reverend Ma
- Stanley Fung Shui-Fan as Flit
- Jade Hsu as Peggy
- Natalis Chan Pak-Cheung as Rocky
Also Starring in To Hell with the Devil
· 10 more- Huang Man Peggy's Mother
- Ricky Hui Koon-Ying Bruce
- Paul Chung Fat The Devil
- Yuen Miu Man Chasing Money
- John Shum Kin-Fun Mr. Fong
- Dean Shek Tin
- John Ladalski Tourist
- Amy Wu Mei-Yee Pregnant Soap Opera Actress
- Leung Git-Fong Strict Woman
- Law Lai-Guen
More from John Woo
More films directed by John Woo, best-rated first: The Killer, Face/Off, Red Cliff and Hard Target.
To Hell with the Devil Plot Summary
What happens in To Hell with the Devil from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Reverend Ma drifts into purgatory after losing his place for not adhering strictly enough to church conventions, and in that liminal space he meets the nimble thief Flit, who himself is bound for Hell. Their encounter sparks a cosmic tug-of-war: Reverend Ma is sent back to Earth to live another 36 years, while Flit is sent back to recruit more souls. The two become unwilling rivals as they vie for the fate of a struggling musician—an outwardly ordinary man whose talent could tip the balance of their eternal struggle. The stakes are intimate and human, even as the forces behind them feel vast and inexorable.
Full summary
The whole story of To Hell with the Devil, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know To Hell with the Devil?
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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How many wishes does Bruce Lee receive when he signs his soul over to Flit?
To Hell with the Devil Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “A Farra do Demônio” and “摩登天师”.
- Also known as
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- A Farra do Demônio
- 摩登天师
- Rendez-vous avec le Diable
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To Hell with the Devil FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of To Hell with the Devil, each answered in a sentence.
How long is To Hell with the Devil?
To Hell with the Devil runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).
When was To Hell with the Devil released?
To Hell with the Devil was released on April 8, 1982.
Who directed To Hell with the Devil?
To Hell with the Devil was directed by John Woo.
More films by John Woo Who is in the cast of To Hell with the Devil?
To Hell with the Devil stars Paul Chun Pui as Reverend Ma, Stanley Fung Shui-Fan as Flit and Jade Hsu as Peggy, among 14 credited actors.
Does To Hell with the Devil have a post-credit scene?
No. To Hell with the Devil has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is To Hell with the Devil in?
The original language of To Hell with the Devil is Cantonese.
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