The Hire: Beat The Devil
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The Hire: Beat the Devil is the 6th installment in the BMW films
series, and the first of the second season. In it, the Driver (Owen) is hired by an aging musician (Brown) to help him renegotiate his contract with the Devil (Oldman). It was written by David Carter
, Greg Hahn and Vincent Ngo, and directed by Tony Scott
. It stars Clive Owen
, Gary Oldman
, James Brown
and Danny Trejo
, as well as an appearance by Marilyn Manson
. The film makes several references, both visually and in its dialogue, to the 1970 film Performance
.
BMW films
The BMW film series, The Hire was a series of eight short films produced for the Internet in 2001 and 2002...
series, and the first of the second season. In it, the Driver (Owen) is hired by an aging musician (Brown) to help him renegotiate his contract with the Devil (Oldman). It was written by David Carter
David Carter
David Carter may refer to:*Dave Carter , American folk singer, songwriter*David Carter , former American football offensive lineman...
, Greg Hahn and Vincent Ngo, and directed by Tony Scott
Tony Scott
Anthony D. L. "Tony" Scott is an English film director. His films include Top Gun, Beverly Hills Cop II, The Last Boy Scout, True Romance, Crimson Tide, Enemy of the State, Spy Game, Man on Fire, Déjà Vu, The Taking of Pelham 123, and Unstoppable...
. It stars Clive Owen
Clive Owen
Clive Owen is an English actor, who has worked on television, stage and film. He first gained recognition in the United Kingdom for portraying the lead in the ITV series Chancer from 1990 to 1991...
, Gary Oldman
Gary Oldman
Gary Leonard Oldman is an English actor, voice actor, filmmaker and musician.A member of the 1980s Brit Pack, Oldman came to prominence via starring roles in British films Meantime , Sid and Nancy and Prick Up Your Ears , with his performance in the latter bringing him his first BAFTA Award...
, James Brown
James Brown
James Joseph Brown was an American singer, songwriter, musician, and recording artist. He is the originator of Funk and is recognized as a major figure in the 20th century popular music for both his vocals and dancing. He has been referred to as "The Godfather of Soul," "Mr...
and Danny Trejo
Danny Trejo
Dan "Danny" Trejo is an American actor who has appeared in numerous Hollywood films, most notably in roles as an antagonist, or anti-hero.-Early life:...
, as well as an appearance by Marilyn Manson
Marilyn Manson (person)
Marilyn Manson is an American musician, artist and former music journalist known for his controversial stage persona and image as the lead singer of the eponymous band Marilyn Manson...
. The film makes several references, both visually and in its dialogue, to the 1970 film Performance
Performance (film)
Performance is a 1968 British crime drama film; the film was produced in 1968 but not released until 1970. Directed by Donald Cammell and Nicolas Roeg, Performance stars James Fox and Mick Jagger of The Rolling Stones in his film acting debut.-Plot:...
.