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The Devil by the Tail 1969

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What is The Devil by the Tail?

The Devil by the Tail is a 1969 comedy film with a run time of 1 hour and 30 minutes, originating from France. The story centers on a run-down hotel that drums up customers by sabotaging passing cars, forcing stuck motorists to stay.

Type
Film
Year
1969
Release date
Feb 7, 1969
Genres
Comedy
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Binge-Worthiness & Content Radar

80 /100 Solid Watch
⚡ Pacing & Momentum7.4/10
🧠 Narrative Depth7.3/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential8.9/10
🎬 Production Scale8.2/10
🎯 Feature Film #Comedy

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The Devil by the Tail is a 1969 comedy film with a run time of 1 hour and 30 minutes, originating from France. The story centers on a run-down hotel that drums up customers by sabotaging passing cars, forcing stuck motorists to stay.

The plot thickens when one of the sabotaged cars belongs to a bank robber. While the hotel staff wants the robber out, they simultaneously aim to keep his ill-gotten money, with a noble family intending to ensure the opportunity to get their hands on the loot is not missed.

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Should you watch it?

“A run-down hotel sabotages passing cars to trap customers, but accidentally ensnares a bank robber.”

Reasons to watch
  • Features a comedic premise involving a run-down hotel that sabotages passing cars to force motorists to stay.
  • Includes a plot involving a bank robber whose car is targeted by the hotel staff.
  • Explores the dynamic between a hotel staff wanting a robber out while also wanting to keep his money.
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  • Potential viewers might want to skip it if they are looking for anything other than the comedy genre described in the synopsis.

Watch it if you want to see a comedy about a run-down hotel trying to keep a bank robber's money.

The tone is comedic, and the run time is 1 hour and 30 minutes.

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Where can I stream The Devil by the Tail?

Streaming availability is not provided in the sources.

Is The Devil by the Tail worth watching?

It is a 1969 comedy featuring a plot about a hotel staff targeting a bank robber's money.

What is the binge duration for The Devil by the Tail?

The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 30 minutes.

What are the essential episodes?

The Devil by the Tail is a feature film released in 1969 rather than a television series with episodes.

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