The Story of Mankind (1957)
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Trending4.5/5
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2025-09 to 2026-08
Directors
Irwin Allen
Cast
Ronald Colman, Vincent Price, Hedy Lamarr, Groucho Marx, Harpo Marx, Chico Marx
The story
In the film, the fate of humanity is decided in a court of law. The Devil is the prosecutor, and the Spirit of Man acts as the defense lawyer. Historical figures and eras are used as evidence for and against humanity's right to salvation.
Genres
Dark Fantasy, Drama, drama film, fantasy film
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