What genre is The Devil and the Ten Commandments?

The Devil and the Ten Commandments is categorised as Comedy.

Who stars in The Devil and the Ten Commandments?

Alain Delon, Georges Wilson, Claude Rich, Micheline Presle, Danielle Darrieux appear in the main cast.

Who directed The Devil and the Ten Commandments?

Julien Duvivier directed The Devil and the Ten Commandments.

How long is The Devil and the Ten Commandments?

The Devil and the Ten Commandments runs for 2h (120 minutes).

Is The Devil and the Ten Commandments worth watching?

It holds an audience score of 5.6/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.

Where can I watch The Devil and the Ten Commandments?

Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.

The Devil and the Ten Commandments (1962)

Name: The Devil and the Ten Commandments
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1962
Duration: 120 min
Cast: Alain Delon, Georges Wilson, Claude Rich, Micheline Presle, Danielle Darrieux

Movie 2h ★ 5.6/10

Good for tonight if you want to: make me laugh

Comedy

Where to watch

Dating from 1962, The Devil and the Ten Commandments sits in the comedy corner of our catalogue. It is directed by Julien Duvivier. The cast includes Alain Delon, Georges Wilson and Claude Rich. The running time is 2h . Audiences give it a mixed score of 5.6 out of 10.

Synopsis

The film consists of seven roughly 15 minute episodes, each showing what will happen if one or more of the Ten Commandments will be broken: Jérome Chambard is warned that he will lose his job if he continues to swear; Françoise Beaufort enamored of a stripper calls on her only to find her married to a janitor who doesn't know what kind of dancing his wife performs; Denis, a Jesuit novice, leaves the order to avenge his sister's suicide, which was provoked by Garigny, who seduced her into prostitution and drug addiction; Philip buys a necklace for Micheline though he is bored with her; a young man find out that his real mother is not Madeleine, but actress Clarisse Ardant; Didier Marin, cashier of a bank, was fired by his boss; the Devil appears as a serpent for Jérome Chambard and the bishop are eating.

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Questions about The Devil and the Ten Commandments

What genre is The Devil and the Ten Commandments?: The Devil and the Ten Commandments is categorised as Comedy.
Who stars in The Devil and the Ten Commandments?: Alain Delon, Georges Wilson, Claude Rich, Micheline Presle, Danielle Darrieux appear in the main cast.
Who directed The Devil and the Ten Commandments?: Julien Duvivier directed The Devil and the Ten Commandments.
How long is The Devil and the Ten Commandments?: The Devil and the Ten Commandments runs for 2h (120 minutes).
Is The Devil and the Ten Commandments worth watching?: It holds an audience score of 5.6/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
Where can I watch The Devil and the Ten Commandments?: Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.