Tom the Devil

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Tom the Devil
Tom der Teufel
Tom der Teufel film poster.png
Besmenian theatrical release poster
Directed byHelmut Rommel
Written byHelmut Rommel
Viktor Laffmeyer
Based onTom Teufel Comics by Viktor Laffmeyer
Produced byHelmut Rommel
Starring
CinematographyGeorg Ratzer
Edited byJohannes Gruber
Music byOlaf Weinmann
Production
companies
Distributed byFlingor Studios
Release date
September 28, 2004 (Besmenia)
Running time
1h 58min
Country Besmenia
LanguageBesmenian
BudgetBS 105 million
Box officeBS 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

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.