Beat The Devil
James Brown
Decades ago, the rock star James Brown sold his soul to the devil
for fame and fortune. Now he wishes to renegotiate.
Hired to take Mr. Brown to a rendezvous with the devil (Gary Oldman),
the driver soon finds himself entangled in fiendish plans.
Rocker Marilyn Manson adds an edgy note to this already soulful short.
Tony Scott directs Clive Owen in a satirical duel between good and evil.
Directed by: Tony Scott (2002)
Clive Owen .... Driver
Gary Oldman .... Devil
James Brown .... Himself (as Mr. James Brown)
Marilyn Manson .... Himself
Danny Trejo .... Bob
Tony Wilson .... Young James Brown
Tommy Rae Brown .... Vegas Girl
Judge Bradley .... Crossroads Doorman
Running Time: 8:40
Darkness is death's ignorance and the devil's time.
It ain't easy to be James Brown and scare the kids.
Traded the sunrise for the sunset.
That's what I did.
[doorbell buzzes]
Bob: Who's that?
James Brown: It's Marilyn.
Bob: Who?
James Brown: Creep from down the hall, complaining about the noise.
Bob: [suddenly nervous] Oh, tell him I'm not here. He spooks me out. He's weird.
Marilyn Manson: Can you keep it down in there? I'm trying to read, okay?
[holds up copy of Bible]
Bob: Complaining about the noise? Have you heard the racket he makes?
배불뚝이 할아버지가 되었지만,
여전히 다리를 떨며 무대를 휘젖던 제임스 옹이 그립네요"