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The World, the Flesh and the Devil (1959): movie guide
The World, the Flesh and the Devil (1959) is a Drama, Science Fiction, Romance running about 95 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 6.4/10 from 87 votes. Notable cast includes Harry Belafonte, Inger Stevens, Mel Ferrer. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1959-05-01
- Runtime: 95 min
- TMDB: 6.4/10
- Genres: Drama, Science Fiction, Romance
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1959-05-01
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What is The World, the Flesh and the Devil about?
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.
Cast highlights
The World, the Flesh and the Devil features Harry Belafonte, Inger Stevens, Mel Ferrer. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1959-05-01. Runtime: 95 minutes. TMDB score: 6.4/10 (87 votes). Genres: Drama, Science Fiction, Romance. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is The World, the Flesh and the Devil?
- The World, the Flesh and the Devil is listed as Drama, Science Fiction, Romance on TMDB.
- How long is The World, the Flesh and the Devil?
- The World, the Flesh and the Devil runs about 95 minutes.
- Who stars in The World, the Flesh and the Devil?
- Cast highlights include Harry Belafonte, Inger Stevens, Mel Ferrer.
