description The Devil at 4 O'Clock Overview
The Devil at 4 O'Clock is a 1961 adventure film directed by Mervyn LeRoy and featuring Spencer Tracy and Frank Sinatra. Adapted from Max Catto’s 1958 novel, the movie anticipated disaster films like *Krakatoa* and later works such as *The Poseidon Adventure*. It was part of a trend toward large-scale cinematic catastrophes.
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info The Devil at 4 O'Clock Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1961 |
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Who stars in The Devil at 4 O'Clock?
The 1961 adventure film stars Spencer Tracy and Frank Sinatra. It was directed by Mervyn LeRoy.
What is The Devil at 4 O'Clock about?
The story follows a volcanic disaster threatening a remote Pacific island and the people trapped there. Its disaster-film setup came from Max Catto’s 1958 novel.
Is The Devil at 4 O'Clock based on a book?
Yes. The film adapts Max Catto’s 1958 novel of the same name.
Which later disaster films are related to The Devil at 4 O'Clock?
Its volcanic-disaster structure anticipates films such as Krakatoa, East of Java and later disaster spectacles including The Poseidon Adventure. The Devil at 4 O'Clock itself was released in 1961.
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