The Devil and Max Devlin (1981)

In the malevolent underworld, Max Devlin, a seasoned sinner, meets his untimely demise and descends into the fiery pits of hell. However, a glimmer of hope emerges from the darkness. Barney, the devil's cunning aide, extends an unexpected proposition. Max, bestowed with supernatural abilities, is granted the chance to cheat death and return to Earth, under one sinister condition—he must ensnare the souls of three virtuous individuals within a chilling sixty-day deadline. As Max embarks on his perilous quest, he employs his newfound powers to manipulate the unsuspecting 'clients', promising them their deepest desires. Among his targets, the innocent seven-year-old Tobi presents a unique challenge, requesting Max to marry his mother. As Max maneuvers through his daunting mission, his interactions with these pure-hearted souls spark an unforeseen transformation within him. The once hardened sinner begins to waver, influenced by the goodness that surrounds him. However, a shocking revelation awaits Max. Barney's deception unveils a more diabolical plot—he intends to claim all four souls, including Max's, for his own nefarious purposes. Driven by newfound morality, Max confronts his fears and wages a desperate battle against eternal damnation. In a defiant act, he destroys the contracts, liberating his 'clients' from their demonic shackles. 'The Devil and Max Devlin' is a thrilling journey of redemption, where a man's confrontation with death and damnation ultimately leads him back to Earth, reborn as a better man. As Max's dark mission unravels, the line between good and evil blurs, promises are broken, truths are uncovered, and the very fabric of existence is challenged. In the end, the devil may have met his match in the most unlikely of souls—Max Devlin.

The Devil and Max Devlin is a comedy movie featuring Elliott Gould.

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