What is The Devil and the Ten Commandments?
The Devil and the Ten Commandments is a film first released in 1962. Catalogued under Comedy.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1962
- Release date
- Sep 14, 1962
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.6/10
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The Devil and the Ten Commandments is a film first released in 1962. Catalogued under Comedy.
Should you watch it?
“Seven darkly comic sketches show the fallout of breaking each of the Ten Commandments.”
- Sharp humor explores moral dilemmas
- Ensemble cast features renowned French actors
- Directed by celebrated filmmaker Julien Duvivier
- Sketches are brief, limiting narrative depth
- Cultural references may feel dated to modern audiences
Watch it if you enjoy witty, episodic satire that lampoons moral conventions.
The film’s irreverent take on religious themes makes it best suited for mature audiences.
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What is the structure of the film?
It consists of seven roughly 15‑minute sketches, each portraying the consequences of breaking a commandment.
Who directed the film?
The film was directed by Julien Duvivier.
When was the film released?
It premiered in France in 1962 and was released in the United States in October 1963.
What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as a comedy, employing a satirical anthology format.
Which actors appear in the film?
The cast includes Michel Simon, Lucien Baroux, Claude Nollier, Françoise Arnoul, and Micheline Presle.
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