The Devil's Sleep (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 3
Released in 1949, The Devil's Sleep is a drama film directed by W. Merle Connell, running about 79 minutes. “Today's Moral MENACE !.. Daring expose of the devil drug traffic in 'Bennies', 'Goofies' and 'Phenos' as it really exists.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Innocent youth trapped in a hopped-up hell.
Who’s in it. The Devil's Sleep stars Lita Grey as Judge Rosalind Ballentine (as Lita Grey Chaplin), John Mitchum as Doctor, William Thomason as Detective Sergeant Dave Kerrigan and Tracy Lynne as Margie Ballantine, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, The Devil's Sleep has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Night Flight Plus, FlixFling, Cultpix and Artiflix and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Devil's Sleep page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Devil's Sleep tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Devil's Sleep (1949)?
- In US, The Devil's Sleep is available to stream on Night Flight Plus, FlixFling and Cultpix, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Devil's Sleep worth watching?
- The Devil's Sleep holds an audience score of 3.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Devil's Sleep?
- The Devil's Sleep stars Lita Grey, John Mitchum, William Thomason, Tracy Lynne and George Eiferman.
- When was The Devil's Sleep released?
- The Devil's Sleep was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.