---
title: "The Devil and Miss Sarah"
year: 1971
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-devil-and-miss-sarah-1971"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 252880
imdb_id: null
status: "Unknown"
community_rating: 6.7
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Devil and Miss Sarah (1971) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-devil-and-miss-sarah-1971

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Devil and Miss Sarah is a 1971 television movie directed by Michael Caffey that blends horror and western genres. The story follows a notorious outlaw being escorted to prison by a homesteader and his wife, only for the outlaw to reveal satanic powers that he uses to try to possess the wife and escape. Cultural and historical context is anchored by its release date of December 4, 1971, in the United States, and its notable cast including Gene Barry, Janice Rule, James Drury, and Slim Pickens.

The film maintains a runtime of one hour and thirty minutes, delivering a focused narrative driven by the psychological and supernatural tension between the escort party and the powered outlaw. Its pacing supports the compact television movie format, focusing tightly on the conflict of possession and escape without unnecessary padding. It stands as a distinctive entry combining traditional western tropes with occult horror elements from the early 1970s television landscape.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An escorted outlaw reveals satanic powers to possess a homesteader's wife and engineer his escape."

### Why Watch
- Features a unique genre blend of horror and western elements.
- Includes a tense premise involving a prison escort and supernatural possession.
- Features a cast including Gene Barry, Janice Rule, James Drury, and Slim Pickens.

### Caveats & Content Note
- Limited information is available regarding its current streaming availability.
- Tone & Suitability: The tone is dark and suspenseful, running for one hour and thirty minutes as a television movie.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #1971-western, #horror-western, #satanic-powers, #prison-escort, #television-movie, #supernatural-outlaw

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/the-devil-and-miss-sarah-1971#watch.

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream The Devil and Miss Sarah?
Streaming availability is not specified in the provided sources, though cast and crew listings can be found on platforms like Plex and The Movie Database.

### Q: Is The Devil and Miss Sarah worth watching?
It may appeal to viewers interested in 1971 television movies that uniquely mix western settings with supernatural horror and a cast featuring Gene Barry, Janice Rule, James Drury, and Slim Pickens.

### Q: What is the binge duration of The Devil and Miss Sarah?
The film has a total runtime of one hour and thirty minutes.

### Q: What are the essential episodes of The Devil and Miss Sarah?
The Devil and Miss Sarah is a television movie rather than a series, so it does not consist of multiple episodes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Devil and Miss Sarah — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/252880)
- [The Devil and Miss Sarah (TV Movie 1971) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0066991/)
- [The Devil and Miss Sarah (1971) - Cast & Crew — The Movie ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/252880-the-devil-and-miss-sarah/cast)
- [‎The Devil and Miss Sarah (1971) directed by Michael Caffey ...](https://letterboxd.com/film/the-devil-and-miss-sarah/cast/)
- [The Devil and Miss Sarah - Full Cast and Crew | Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/the-devil-and-miss-sarah/1085764/credits/)

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