BEAT THE DEVIL (1953)

JOHN HUSTON

Classics Comedy Romance Cult Trains, Planes & Boats

Cast

HUMPHREY BOGART JENNIFER JONES GINA LOLLOBRIGIDA ROBERT MORLEY PETER LORRE EDWARD UNDERDOWN TRUMAN CAPOTE CLAUD COCKBURN

Plot

Five assorted rogues gather for a boat trip to East Africa hoping to enrich themselves on an undeveloped uranium lode; also booked on the boat is a pompous English fool and his gorgeous wife. Comic mayhem develops in this film noir (specifically 'The Maltese Falcon') spoof, everyone's after the dosh and romance develops This film has achieved minor cult status and has more than its share of knowing jokes and references.