The World, the Flesh and the Devil
📖 Synopsis
Ralph Burton is a miner who is trapped for several days as a result of a cave-in. When he finally manages to dig himself out, he realizes that all of mankind seems to have been destroyed in a nuclear holocaust. He travels to New York City only to find it deserted. Making a life for himself there, he is flabbergasted to eventually find Sarah Crandall, who also managed to survive. Together, they form a close friendship until the arrival of Benson Thacker who has managed to pilot his small boat into the city's harbor. At this point, tensions rise between the three, particularly between Thacker, who is white, and Burton, who is black.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “The Most Unusual Story Ever Told!”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Drama, Science Fiction, Romance
- Director
- Ranald MacDougall
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
Harry BelafonteRalph Burton
Inger StevensSarah Crandall
Mel FerrerBenson Thacker🎬 Similar Movies
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The World, the Flesh and the Devil about?
- Ralph Burton is a miner who is trapped for several days as a result of a cave-in. When he finally manages to dig himself out, he realizes that all of mankind seems to have been destroyed in a nuclear holocaust. He travels to New York City only to find it deserted. Making a life for himself there, he is flabbergasted to eventually find Sarah Crandall, who also managed to survive. Together, they form a close friendship until the arrival of Benson Thacker who has managed to pilot his small boat into the city's harbor. At this point, tensions rise between the three, particularly between Thacker, who is white, and Burton, who is black.
- Who directed The World, the Flesh and the Devil?
- The World, the Flesh and the Devil was directed by Ranald MacDougall.
- When was The World, the Flesh and the Devil released?
- The World, the Flesh and the Devil was released on May 1, 1959.
- How long is The World, the Flesh and the Devil?
- The World, the Flesh and the Devil has a runtime of 1h 35m.
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