Tempting the Devil
Seen it?1989 | 117 min | Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 57 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in another language, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Two themes arise from the story, themes that are interlocked: the theme of love and of man's eternal submission to traditional symbols. The director Živko Nikolić continues his movie saga of human nature. Both themes develop the mythical idea of temptation. It is basic human relation: from the intimate to the families' vying with each other.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Živko Nikolić
- Dragana MrkićJelka
- Boro BegovićKrstović
- Husein ČokićZmajević
- Ljiljana KrstićZmajevićka
- Ljiljana KontićBaba
- Ljubiša SamardžićPoštar Đoka
- Branko VidakovićOrle
- Eva RasKrstovićka
- Vesna PećanacKosara
- Olivera ViktorovićStojanka