Plot — What is The Beauty of the Devil about?
Henri Faust, retiring after 50 years as a professor in a circa-1700 French university, despairs at the ravages of old age ... whereupon Mephistopheles, agent of Lucifer, appears as a virile, handsome young man and exchanges bodies with him to induce Faust to sign a pact to exchange his soul for renewed youth, riches and power. But though the "new" Faust is attracted by the material improvements in his life, he remains wary of signing, while Mephistopheles, now posing as the aged professor whose body he inhabits, must find a way to trick him into signing the pact - and dissuade him from the love of a gypsy girl who prays for his soul - or find himself damned by his own Master...
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 1950 |
| Genre | Drama, Fantasy, Comedy |
| Language | French |
| Runtime | 96 min |
| Audience Score | 72% (7.2/10, 68 votes) |
The Beauty of the Devil — FAQ
Is The Beauty of the Devil worth watching? The Beauty of the Devil holds a 7.2/10 rating from 68 viewers. Henri Faust, retiring after 50 years as a professor in a circa-1700 French university, despairs at the ravages of old age ... whereupon Mephistopheles, agent of Lucifer, appears as a virile, handsome young man and excha
Who directed The Beauty of the Devil? Directed by René Clair.
Who is in the cast of The Beauty of the Devil? It stars Michel Simon, Gérard Philipe, Nicole Besnard, Simone Valère, Carlo Ninchi, Raymond Cordy and more.
Where can I stream The Beauty of the Devil? Streaming availability for The Beauty of the Devil is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did The Beauty of the Devil release? It released in 1950.
