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The Devil and Daniel Webster (2004)

PG_13 106 min  -  Comedy | Drama | Fantasy  -   17 August 2007 (Kazakhstan)
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A down-and-out writer sells his soul to the devil in exchange for fame and fortune.

Director:

Alec Baldwin
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Anthony Hopkins ...
Alec Baldwin ...
Jennifer Love Hewitt ...
Ken Murton Ken Murton ...
Daniel's Agent
Frank Sivero Frank Sivero ...
Luigi
Dan Aykroyd ...
Gregg Bello ...
Rick Fusco
Kim Cattrall ...
John Savage ...
Al Palagonia Al Palagonia ...
Anthony
Barry Miller Barry Miller ...
Mike Weiss
Jason Patric ...
Ray
Paul Thornton Paul Thornton ...
Kevin Olson ...
Tommy Anderson
Bill Corsair Bill Corsair ...
Aging Writer
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Storyline

In Manhattan, the aspirant writer Jabez Stone is a complete loser: he is not able to sell his novels, he lives in a lousy apartment and he does not have success with women. When one of his friends Julius Jenson sells his novel for US$ 190,000.00 to an editor, Jabez fells envy and promises to sell his soul to the devil for success and accidentally kills a woman with his typing machine. The Devil knocks on his door, fixes the situation and seals a contract with Jabez. His low quality novels have bad reviews but become best-sellers; Jabez enriches; has success with women, but has no time for his friends. Jabez meets with the publisher Daniel Webster who offers him a chance to break the contract with the devil. Written by Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Devil | Writer | Fame | Fortune | Based On Short Story  | See more »

Taglines:

the devil is in the details.

Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Fantasy

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for language and sexual content See all certifications »
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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

(Kazakhstan) See more »

Also Known As:

Shortcut to Happiness See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$25,000,000 (estimated)
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Company Credits

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Filming was completed in 2001 but the movie has been shelved for several years due to lack of funds to complete post-production. However, My Own Worst Enemy Productions acquired the rights to the title and is set to release it in 2007. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: When buying the house, Jabez Stone sees the Devil on the beach. He runs to her with his shirt's collar over his jacket. But when he is there and talks to the Devil the collar is carefully tucked under. See more »

Quotes

Daniel Webster: And so it was that the chariot of the devil smote down Jensen. You see, Jensen was a loose end. And the devil doesn't like loose ends, if you know what I mean.
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Connections

Referenced in "Family Guy: Stuck Together, Torn Apart (#3.19)" (2002) See more »

Soundtracks

"Jazzy Soul"
Written and Performed by Richard Glasser
Courtesy of Billabong Music See more »