The Devil and Holy Water (1983) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained

Release, runtime and language

1983 · 92 mins · Italian

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Directed by

Bruno Corbucci

Starring

Tomas Milian, Enzo Andronico, Danila Trebbi, Giacomo Rizzo, Mario Donatone, Dino Cassio

Bruno Marangoni, once a centre‑forward in Rome, sees his career collapse after a series of injuries, leaving him disgraced and surviving on small scams. In a moment of hopelessness he attempts suicide, but a village parish priest rescues him, leading Bruno to abandon his deceptive life and move into the rectory.