To Deal With The Devil (1980): cast, story & where to watch

1980 · Film

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Released in 1980, To Deal With The Devil is a thriller and drama film directed by Lan Lin, running about 104 minutes.

What it’s about. Based on the drama of the same name performed by the Shanghai Youth Repertory Troupe, the film tells the story of the underground CCP member Yu Haitao, who used the alias of Zhang Gongfu, and was active in the Shanghai economic circle as a businessman, fighting against KMT agents and crushing the enemy’s secret plans.

Who’s in it. To Deal With The Devil stars Yuntai Guo as Zhang Guo-Fu 张公甫 /Yu Hai-Tao 于海涛, Zhu Manfang as Wang Hui-Ru 王惠如, Min Chu as Du Kang-Fu 杜康夫 and Hua Fang as Yan Ke-Fei 严克飞, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch To Deal With The Devil page.

If you liked it. Fans of To Deal With The Devil tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch To Deal With The Devil (1980)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for To Deal With The Devil change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Who stars in To Deal With The Devil?
To Deal With The Devil stars Yuntai Guo, Zhu Manfang, Min Chu, Hua Fang and Fu Botang.
When was To Deal With The Devil released?
To Deal With The Devil was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.