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Who's Afraid of the Devil

1977 · 92 min Fantasy Comedy
7.0 / 10 · TMDB

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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📋 Film Details

Original Title Wer reißt denn gleich vor'm Teufel aus
Year 1977
Country East Germany
Genre Fantasy, Comedy
Director Egon Schlegel
Runtime 92 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.0/10 (2 votes)

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Who's Afraid of the Devil is a solid entry rated 7.0/10. Not a masterpiece, but quality work that won't leave you disappointed.

A high rating speaks for itself — this film found its audience and didn't let them down. Trust the collective taste.

A classic from 1977. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.

— MovieFinder Editorial

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