Tom the Devil
| Tom the Devil Tom der Teufel | |
|---|---|
 Besmenian theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Helmut Rommel |
| Written by | Helmut Rommel Viktor Laffmeyer |
| Based on | Tom Teufel Comics by Viktor Laffmeyer |
| Produced by | Helmut Rommel |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Georg Ratzer |
| Edited by | Johannes Gruber |
| Music by | Olaf Weinmann |
Production companies | |
| Distributed by | Flingor Studios |
Release date | September 28, 2004 (Besmenia) |
Running time | 1h 58min |
| Country |  Besmenia |
| Language | Besmenian |
| Budget | BS 105 million |
| Box office | BS 316 million |
Tom the Devil (Besmenian title: Tom der Teufel), is a 2004 Besmenian action slapstick black comedy film directed by Helmut Rommel. The film is based of the Tom Teufel comic book series by Viktor Laffmeyer. The film stars Franz Waldmitz as Tom Teufel
Tom the Devil received positive reviews from critics and audiences, who praised Rommel's direction, the story, the performances, visual effects, action sequences, and musical score. The film was the most-watched film in Besmenia in 2004 and led to international recognition of the Tom Teufel comics and its franchise.
Plot
Cast
- Franz Waldmitz as Tom Teufel
- Egon Möller as Leopold Günther
- Bastian Kemmel as Dennis Trisch
- Sarah Besmener as Lara Wexler
- Kerstin Schnell as Veronika Teufel
- Florian Ballmann as Moritz Teufel
- Richard Herzog as Officer Gulstein
- Linda Markowitz as Officer Benzer
- Gertrud Siekmann as God
- Helmut Rommel as BND-agent #1 (cameo)
- Viktor Laffmeyer as BND-agent #2 (cameo)
Production
Release and home media
Tom the Fantastic Devil was released in September 2004 in Besmenian cinemas, and in December 2004 in international cinemas.
Reception
The film received positive reviews, with critics praising its music, its humor (consisting of slapstick and black humor) and its action scenes. the final fight scene between Tom and Leopold is considered by many film critics to be the highlight of the film.
The film was also a success in other countries, which also helped to popularize the Tom Teufel comic book series there.
Trivia
- Tom the Devil was first broadcasted on Besmenian TV on December 10, 2006 on VEGA.