Devil, My Friend

Devil, My Friend

1988 · 90 min · ★ 6.8 · Comedy, Fantasy

Fatih is a musician who can never seem to get where he wants to be. One day, he sells his soul to the devil in exchange for fame. But over time, he realizes that people are worse and smarter than the devil.

Directed by Atıf Yılmaz · Written by Ümit Ünal

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