The Limping Devil (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 2
Released in 1968, The Limping Devil is a comedy, fantasy, science fiction and music film directed by Juraj Herz, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. A baleful limping man walks through Prague. He is Asmodeus (Juraj Herz), the fiend of lustfulness, entertaining himself by putting together by magic couples of lovers. He only fails at the swimming pool. Zuzana (Jana Sulcová), the good-looking blonde, ignores the men whom the devil foists off onto her. She loves Honza (Václav Neckár) and the boy shares her feelings. The fiend is annoyed by the couple and tries to provoke a row. He sends heavy rain to force them into a hotel and then warns Zuzana's father by phone, but the young lovers manage to get out in time. Then the obstinate Asmodeus takes Honza in his sleep to the Institute for Emotional Disorders, where he shows him the ugly sides of love - hysteria, voyeurism, fetishism, suicide attempts...
Who’s in it. The Limping Devil stars Juraj Herz, Václav Neckář, Jana Šulcová and Oľga Šalagová as Nurse Kateřina, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, The Limping Devil has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Limping Devil page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Limping Devil tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Limping Devil (1968)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Limping Devil change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Limping Devil worth watching?
- The Limping Devil holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, science fiction and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Limping Devil?
- The Limping Devil stars Juraj Herz, Václav Neckář, Jana Šulcová, Oľga Šalagová and František Zvarík.
- When was The Limping Devil released?
- The Limping Devil was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.