Film · Drama, Romance, Science Fiction
The World, the Flesh and the Devil (1959)
The Most Unusual Story Ever Told!
Ralph Burton is a miner who is trapped for several days as a result of a cave-in. When he finally manages to dig himself out, he realizes that all of mankind seems to have been destroyed in a nuclear holocaust. He travels to New York City only to find it deserted. Making a life for himself there, he is flabbergasted to eventually find Sarah Crandall, who also managed to survive. Together, they form a close friendship until the arrival of Benson Thacker who has managed to pilot his small boat into the city's harbor. At this point, tensions rise between the three, particularly between Thacker, who is white, and Burton, who is black.
- Director
- Ranald MacDougall
- Writers
- Ferdinand Reyher, M.P. Shiel, Ranald MacDougall
- Country
- United States
- Language
- English
- Release date
- May 1, 1959
The World, the Flesh and the Devil was released on May 1, 1959. Where to watch in United States: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube (rent or buy).
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The World, the Flesh and the Devil cast
Harry BelafonteRalph Burton
Inger StevensSarah Crandall
Mel FerrerBenson Thacker
