Who's Afraid of the Devil
Based on a fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm: Jakob is a poor farmer′s boy. Because of his timidity that even makes him run away from mice, he is often ridiculed by other people. Even the king is ill-disposed towards him. One day he sends Jakob to the devil to rob him of three golden hairs. This is supposed to be Jakob′s certain death. But naïve Jakob gets going and on his way even promises the oppressed subjects of the king to ask the devil for a way out of their misery.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: Wer reißt denn gleich vor'm Teufel aus
- Genres: Fantasy, Comedy
- Release Date: 1977-12-04
- Runtime: 92 minutes
- Rating: 7/10 (2 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 4.6243
- Languages: German
Cast & Crew
Hans-Joachim Frank
as Jakob
Dieter Franke
as Teufel
Rolf Ludwig
as König
Katrin Martin
as Prinzessin
Wolfgang Greese
as Steuereintreiber
Hannjo Hasse
as Hofmarschall
Fred Ludwig
as Jagdmeister
Peter Köhncke
as General
Klaus Powollik-Ronay
as Hauptmann
Hans Klering
as Hofkaplan
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Who's Afraid of the Devil?▼
Who's Afraid of the Devil is a Fantasy, Comedy movie directed by . It was released on 1977-12-04.
Who are the main actors in Who's Afraid of the Devil?▼
The main cast includes Hans-Joachim Frank, Dieter Franke, Rolf Ludwig, Katrin Martin, Wolfgang Greese, .
Where can I watch Who's Afraid of the Devil online?▼
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Is Who's Afraid of the Devil based on a true story?▼
No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.
What is the IMDb rating of Who's Afraid of the Devil?▼
Who's Afraid of the Devil has an IMDb rating of 7/10 based on 2 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Who's Afraid of the Devil?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Who's Afraid of the Devil?▼
The soundtrack was composed by DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Who's Afraid of the Devil filmed?▼
Who's Afraid of the Devil was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Who's Afraid of the Devil?▼
The total runtime of Who's Afraid of the Devil is 92 minutes.
Is Who's Afraid of the Devil suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to Who's Afraid of the Devil?▼
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