The World, the Flesh and the Devil (1959)
The World, the Flesh and the Devil is a 1959 drama movie directed by Ranald MacDougall, with a running time of 1h 35m. It stars Harry Belafonte, Inger Stevens and Mel Ferrer.
Ralph Burton is a miner who is trapped for several days as a result of a cave-in. When he finally manages to dig himself out, he realizes that all of mankind seems to have been destroyed in a nuclear holocaust. He travels to New York City only to find it deserted. Making a life for himself there, he is flabbergasted to eventually find Sarah Crandall, who also managed to survive. Together, they form a close friendship until the arrival of Benson Thacker who has managed to pilot his small boat into the city's harbor. At this point, tensions rise between the three, particularly between Thacker, who is white, and Burton, who is black.
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What is The World, the Flesh and the Devil about?
Ralph Burton is a miner who is trapped for several days as a result of a cave-in. When he finally manages to dig himself out, he realizes that all of mankind seems to have been destroyed in a nuclear holocaust. He travels to New York City only to find it deserted. Making a life for himself there, he is flabbergasted to eventually find Sarah Crandall, who also managed to survive. Together, they form a close friendship until the arrival of Benson Thacker who has managed to pilot his small boat into the city's harbor. At this point, tensions rise between the three, particularly between Thacker, who is white, and Burton, who is black.
When was The World, the Flesh and the Devil released?
The World, the Flesh and the Devil was released on 1 May 1959.
How long is The World, the Flesh and the Devil?
The World, the Flesh and the Devil runs 1h 35m.
Who made The World, the Flesh and the Devil?
The World, the Flesh and the Devil was directed by Ranald MacDougall.
Where can I watch The World, the Flesh and the Devil?
The World, the Flesh and the Devil is available on Philo, TCM, Kanopy, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.
Where to watch The World, the Flesh and the Devil
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