Fame and the Devil (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1949, Fame and the Devil is a comedy and fantasy film directed by Mario Monicelli, running about 97 minutes. “GONE TO THE DEVIL...for a woman!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Three men consider selling their souls to Satan in order to possess a beautiful woman.
Who’s in it. Fame and the Devil stars Ferruccio Tagliavini as Gino Marini, Mischa Auer as Bernard Stork, Marcel Cerdan as Maurice Cardan and Carlo Campanini as Emilio Pogliazzi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Fame and the 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 Fame and the Devil page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fame and the Devil tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fame and the Devil (1949)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Fame and the Devil change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Fame and the Devil worth watching?
- Fame and the Devil holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and fantasy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Fame and the Devil?
- Fame and the Devil stars Ferruccio Tagliavini, Mischa Auer, Marcel Cerdan, Carlo Campanini and Leonardo Cortese.
- When was Fame and the Devil released?
- Fame and the Devil was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.