Satan Never Sleeps (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1962, Satan Never Sleeps is a drama film directed by Leo McCarey, running about 125 minutes. “How Violators of Human Decency Work Their Terror Countdown!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A priest (William Holden) arrives at a mission-post in China accompanied by a young native girl who has joined him along the way. His job is to relieve the existing priest (Clifton Webb), who is now too old and weak to continue with the upkeep of the church. However, Communist soldiers arrive at the mission and seize it as a command post. Their leader rapes the native girl and impregnates her, only later to realise that Communism is no good for him. In the end, the foursome flee to the border, but are pursued by Communist forces along the way.
Who’s in it. Satan Never Sleeps stars William Holden as Father O'Banion, Clifton Webb as Father Bovard, France Nuyen as Siu Lan and Athene Seyler as Sister Agness, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Satan Never Sleeps has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Satan Never Sleeps page.
If you liked it. Fans of Satan Never Sleeps tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Satan Never Sleeps (1962)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Satan Never Sleeps change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Satan Never Sleeps worth watching?
- Satan Never Sleeps holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Satan Never Sleeps?
- Satan Never Sleeps stars William Holden, Clifton Webb, France Nuyen, Athene Seyler and Martin Benson.
- When was Satan Never Sleeps released?
- Satan Never Sleeps was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.