The Story of Mankind

Nov 8, 1957

1h 40m

★ 4.3

The whole story of men and their women from Creation to now!

Overview

The devil and the spirit of mankind argue as to whether or not humanity is ultimately good or evil.

Genres

Drama

Fantasy

Science Fiction

Production Companies

Cambridge Productions

Warner Bros. Pictures

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Cast

The Spirit of Man

Ronald Colman

Joan of Arc

Hedy Lamarr

Peter Minuit

Groucho Marx

Sir Isaac Newton

Harpo Marx

Monk

Chico Marx

Cleopatra

Virginia Mayo

Queen Elizabeth I

Agnes Moorehead

Mr. Scratch / The Devil

Vincent Price

Nero

Peter Lorre

Hippocrates

Charles Coburn

High Judge

Cedric Hardwicke

Spanish Envoy

Cesar Romero

Set in a timeless mythical forest inhabited by fairies, goblins, unicorns and mortals, this fantastic story follows a mystical forest dweller, chosen by fate, to undertake a heroic quest. He must save the beautiful Princess Lili and defeat the demonic Lord of Darkness, or the world will be plunged into a never-ending ice age.

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4.4

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6.1

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6.7

Alias Nick Beal

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After straight-arrow district attorney Joseph Foster says in frustration that he would sell his soul to bring down a local mob boss, a smooth-talking stranger named Nick Beal shows up with enough evidence to seal a conviction. When that success leads Foster to run for governor, Beal's unearthly hold on him turns the previously honest man corrupt, much to the displeasure of his wife and his steadfast minister.

6.1

Devilman

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7.6

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0.0

Waswasa

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6.0

In the Name of Satan

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6.2

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6.9

Heaven Can Wait

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7.4

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