The Devil and Max Devlin
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The Devil and Max Devlin

(1981)Directed by Steven Hilliard Stern95 min · PGFantasy, Comedy
“A new high in being lowdown.”

Max Devlin (Elliott Gould), a Los Angeles landlord, is killed in an accident and lands in Hell, where the Devil, Barney Satin (Bill Cosby), offers him a way back. He has two months to talk three innocent young people into signing away their souls, and he returns to Earth with a few special powers. Seven-year-old Toby (Adam Rich) complicates the job by insisting Max marry his mother, Penny (Susan Anspach).

Elliott Gouldas Max Devlin
Bill Cosbyas Barney Satin
Susan Anspachas Penny Hart
Adam Richas Toby Hart
Julie Buddas Stella Summers
Sonny Shroyeras Big Billy Hunniker
David Knellas Nerve Nordlinger
Chuck Shamataas Jerry Nadler
SMSally Marras Mrs. Gormley
Reggie Nalderas Chairman of Devil's Council
Lillian Mülleras Veronica
DDDenise DuBarryas Stella's Secretary
Helene Winstonas Agent Hargraves
Mukunda Goswamias Hare Krishna
GSGeorge Sasakias Wedding Guest (uncredited)
Bob Bryanas Wedding Guest (uncredited)