Réalisation:
Stanley DonenPhotographie:
Austin DempsterMusique:
Dudley MooreActeurs·trices:
Peter Cook, Dudley Moore, Eleanor Bron, Raquel Welch, Barry Humphries, Howard Goorney, John Steiner, Robin Hawdon, Michael Trubshawe, Lockwood West (plus)Résumés(1)
Stanley, un petit cuisinier, est amoureux de Margaret, la serveuse du restaurant où il travaille. Mais découragé, il se prépare à tout laisser tomber lorsqu'il rencontre le diable. Pour conquérir sa bien-aimée, il accepte alors de lui vendre son âme pour sept voeux... (texte officiel du distributeur)
Critiques (1)
The original is almost unknown according to a handful of current ratings on FilmBooster, while the very average American remake, which can only be credited for having an attractive devil seductress, is very well-known and quite popular. However, in my opinion, Donen's film surpasses the American one. Its advantages include typically British sarcastic humor, clever dialogues, and a witty script, which says quite a lot about the eternal conflict between the romantic ideal and the very down-to-earth reality. Overall impression: 75%.
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