James Brown - Beat The Devil (2002) | Directed by Tony Scott HD

James Brown, Clive Owen, Gary Oldman and Danny Trejo star in this hyperkinetic short film from the director of True Romance. Commissioned by BMW to promote their cars, it was one of a series of shorts directed by top tier tHollywood filmmakers. Shared for historical purposes.
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[@ssliburd1]

This man said, “A soul for 50 more years.” When y’all see these entertainers family mysteriously dies, there you have it.

[@delanorrosey4730]

Kinda answers why celebrities often get caught speeding or wrecklessly driving exotic cars - they had a wager.....winner takes all.

[@marquethagod1769]

Exactly why I came to watch it

[@glb187]

Except this happens when they're relatively young so it's more like "Famous for a soul"

[@Flabooga]

​@@marquethagod1769you came here from where? Like what brought you here to this video?

[@queenac3142]

@@glb187 they do this throughout their career its like one they agree to play ball thats just apart of what all they have to do because its waaay more sick shit they have to do for the Fame and Richie smh its not worth it if u ask me 👀🤦🏾‍♀️🤷🏾‍♀️

[@galaxygts1]

Dayuuuuum. In our Faces 16 Years ago

[@victoriousone3160]

Truth hidden in plain sight

[@mflugo9082]

@@victoriousone3160 things usually are.

[@k.m.6449]

16! But we thought it was entertainment

[@naughtiea1810]

We didn't have the internet or technology to get the proper knowledge

[@k.m.6449]

@@naughtiea1810 we thought it was a joke

[@eldo59]

20 years later from 2002 to 2022. Still an awesome piece of film. Gary Oldman and JB made a crazy collab.

[@xavierlogan3899]

So it is the legend Gary Oldman I'm hearing rumors that he might be retiring from acting hopefully it's not true

[@Flabooga]

Same here. I was a crazy Marilyn Manson fangirl back in the day and I fell in love with this film, regardless of MM being a part of it or not. It's just so damn good!! To this day I still quote "you don't like girls, do ya?" in Gary Oldman voice

[@joewas2225]

This is the best short movie I've ever seen. Literally told a story as if it was a movie in theaters yet less than a fraction of the runtime. That's a masterpiece.

[@ams4328]

@joewas2225 kzbin.info/www/bejne/bny7gYSZipl2bNk

[@omarornelas167]

This short is pure genius. These 8 min is better than half of movie productions made every year no matter what year it is.

[@nickroberts6984]

Little Richard reportedly told James Brown "The devil won't be red with a pitchfork, he'll be white with a pen !" 📝🎶🎵 This was in 2002, but I just now discovered it. Very interesting....and artistic !

[@kiara198923]

Same. I learned of it in 2009.

[@Lg32343]

I just learned of this in 2020.

[@michaeljohn7467]

He appears as both n lot more appearances even as your father n mother many times

[@mariocervantes9305]

Good golly miss molly.... I just seen the video on Netflix little richard said the same quote. Funny how little Richard turn his life around near the end of his life. He got involved with the church before he died.

[@gabrielleelliott500]

For me 2008 been awake sense then

[@RaytheonNublinski]

There’s a huge hole in Hollywood without new Tony Scott movies.

[@dannyb924]

Yes 😢

[@EastyMula]

They met the devil at a hotel named “The Crossroads”, magnificently glorious!

[@jameschalfant7567]

Also where James brown was in the young James scenes.

[@wartyrant8627]

*Robert Johnson has entered the chat*

[@karl6657]

@@wartyrant8627 *Your mom has entered the chat*

[@cindylou3524]

​@@karl6657I have entered the chat

[@saccaed]

Still good 18 years later. One of the early great videos distributed over the internet. Amazing to think I still have the original file hanging around.

[@saccaed]

@Westside Buddy Looks identical. This version has been upscaled to 720p. 360p was the initial release. Difference was that then you got the video by going to BMW's website and directly downloading it. Now you can watch it through the browser.

[@christoffesedao3579]

Everyone involved are Satanists. Directors to the actors.

[@240SSONLY]

I agree, I'm trying to find another independent bmw film (not from this series) where a girls gets in the guys car and gives him a wad of cash... it's a short video but still cool Any help would be appreicated

[@saccaed]

@@240SSONLY Only familiar with "The Hire" series unfortunately.

[@jf8085]

Agree i remembered it tonight and had to watch again - really cool and some good humor in it. Cinematography is very good.

[@pipeandslippersman]

another beautifully understated and subtle performance from gary oldman there...

[@yepisaidit1507]

This is kinda of scary!! In plain sight! Right in our faces. Wow I'm obsessed with James after watching Get Up! Just wow,!

[@archangelrapheal5231]

RIP the The hardest working man in show business , Mr. Dynamite himself, Soul Brotha No.1, give a full round of applause to the Godfather of Soul Mr. James Brown 👏🏾

[@Mrch33ky]

Amen!

[@BBFLYRISEN]

👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

[@judymcgaugh6480]

I am glad this was replayed. I did not realize Danny Trejo was in the video. It made it just more iconic seeing all who were in it. And i believe James visited the CROSSROADS.. I WISH THE ENDING WAS FACTUAL THO AND WE RECIEVED 50 MORE YEARS OF JAMES BROWN...

[@billysikes1374]

Trejo is in everything

[@watitduful]

So in essence James is down with the craft & doing what it do.

[@darrenjohnson7857]

Traded sunrise for sunset

[@MrBmxe2010]

The truth will set you free

[@williambintzer8128]

My history teacher showed this to us in 9th grade. To explore how modern entertainment is often influenced by mythology and such. We discussed all the symbolism.

[@Flabooga]

That's so rad

[@cindylou3524]

Except it's not a myth

[@KiddsoFr3sh99]

What’s some stuff you remember?

[@millymilly8264]

Selling your soul is NOT a myth dumb ass

[@talkaboutwacky]

Gary Oldman absolutely killed it in this. I love his interpretation of the devil, he’s likable even if he is the prince of darkness

[@richym3899]

I just wanted to comment that at 1:39 when the Devil tells him to “stick (his) face in the hole” that’s an allusion to the Black Kiss which is kissing someone’s (the Devil’s) ass and was often practiced by witches as a sign of obeisance

[@joanneandrews7280]

"Another soul in exchange for another 50 years"....Hmmm 🤔. James died 50 years after his FIRST mega-hit "Please, Please, Please". THIS was filmed 4 yrs prior to that death/50 yr mark. Wow.

[@sincerelydavillian5851]

Who do u think was the change now

[@mphomolotlegi127]

@JoAnn Andrews, That was not a coincidence. Hidden in Plain Sight.

[@joanneandrews7280]

@@mphomolotlegi127 Exactly!

[@christoffesedao3579]

I agree with all of you. ALSO - the real Satan was likely mocking Brown for his real desire to renegotiate - this was likely to mock him - everyone involved in making this video are/were satanist. Tony Scott has also died since then.

[@GLA45Amg716]

You think his soul is in someone else ?

[@bugsycline3798]

The amount of talent on display in just 10 short minutes here is mind-blowing... James Brown always delivered at peak performance, and the same for Gary Oldman... is there anything Oldman can't do? THe cameo with Manson at the end is priceless.

[@richardhooper7534]

Every day i wake up,more and more i see i missed...great stuff from Tony Scott and James Brown......!

[@BruceBigDaddyWayne1]

Long Live The Godfather. Mr Brown could get into any bag- Acting etc, but he was ALWAYS James Brown. Another gem. Thanks Mike.

[@christoffesedao3579]

He sold his soul.

[@terrymunoz9112]

Oh ffs

[@andrewmiller5610]

Shut up idiot!!!

[@ianmurray1173]

this is a sound design masterpiece.

[@ianmurray1173]

The Hire. (2002)

[@darkervisionsmedia]

I loved this series of short films

[@GnarlsBarkley123]

This was hilarious! James Brown was so funny in this 😂

[@annt.7785]

Can't believe I understood most of what he was saying 🤣🤣🤣.

[@paulageorge7171]

the cocaine budget was bigger than the entire budget for a usual Tony Scott feature film

[@TheStrugglemusik]

Contracts with the devil are life long 😔

[@annt.7785]

Are you sure, because you didn't come to him when you were born, and the contract (If it was real, since it's not possible to sell a soul that doesn't belong to you in the first place) would be over once you're dead.

[@Strawberries0000]

@@annt.7785 U Can Sale Your Soul , Your Soul Does Belong To U 🧿🧿🧿

[@loganbond8285]

@@annt.7785 By "life long", I'm pretty sure what they meant is that the contract with the Devil will last the rest of your life, starting from the moment you make the deal. Wording can be weird so I understand where you were coming from too. But yeah, the part where JB puts his driver's soul up for grabs wasn't as realistic, but I feel like the film wasn't trying to be super logical or based in reality type of way. Although, I can definitely see The Devil being a chaotic, flamboyant villain type just like Gary Oldman has portrayed him in this.

[@g-love6507]

@@annt.7785 What do you call Free will ?

[@Whipslinger1]

More like an ETERNITY long, hon.

[@wannabemexican]

I watched this along with Phone Booth in the cinema. I was beginning to think I had imagined the whole thing. Thank you for posting.

[@Momo-xm1nx]

So I looked this up to show someone, and it blows my mind that my dad has this on a dvd lmao

[@joen3992]

I remember when Tony Scott (RIP) and BMW posted these videos on YT. And...seeing the young James smiling looking back in the mirror. ha ha with the hair! Fabulous!

[@dawndawn45]

People will do anything for money and fame! I do believe that people really do sell their souls.... Crazy

[@HWolfeIII]

It's true, look at what just happened at that Astroworld concert, although he may have done it, at least JB wasn't killing people at his shows!

[@StarDArashi]

@@HolyRollerTV lol true that. I doubted it for a long time. But it's deeeep. There are quite a few books that gives you hints and more about pur heritage. All Imma say we got animal DNA in us and that mixed with our divine selves caused issues and then you really have "soulless" beings that manipulate us to this day. From binding us to the moon to hating each other for our skin color and us no longer speaking ONE universal language...Ever wonder why Esperanto failed...They DON'T want us to get along. This way they can decide and conquer and us not using all of our senses creating misunderstandings even with ppl that speak the "same" language...

[@alanpascal7631]

I remember seeing this back then, holy cow.

[@foekdamegangluljavi]

Guys, watching things about this may tempt you, but remember, Their is a Heaven and Hell. Millions are going to Heaven, Billions are going to hell. Make your relationship right with God, and our lord and savior before it’s to late. This earth is a test, to see whether you’ll make it to paradise, or darkness. May god bless us all🖤

[@Strawberries0000]

Amen TRUE AF 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽💯💯💯🧿🧿🧿

[@IzwanRahman]

ooh i remember installing quicktime just to be able to play this video back then. crazy

[@Love-cn4mm]

Right. In. Our. Faces! Y'all better wake tf up! 😶

[@rasheedamonroe454]

And people still gonna say it’s fiction

[@ainjuuuul0]

what is this referring to? What happened?

[@paidkendod1636]

This is the weeknds favorite artist btw

[@johnmcglothin7581]

@@rasheedamonroe454 prove it isn't, the Bible itself proves it is

[@gabrielleelliott500]

This shit is scary

[@nexodus66]

Happy birthday, James Brown!! 91 years since 5/3/1933. ❤💫

[@truthkilla1269]

James brown made many blood sacrifices to stay on the world stage

[@Strawberries0000]

True

[@rhd244]

I remember this. BMW films.

[@zertiboy]

This is Too much on the eyes and mind!!

[@Whipslinger1]

Hillarious!! Gary Oldman is channeling Rocker Kieth Richards AND Captain Jack Sparrow, (the Johnny Depp version), all at ONCE as only Gary can!! Lipstick, Ruby Rodd unitard, (Chris Tucker in The Fifth Element), and all!! I LOVE it! ❤❤❤

[@Dr.Kananga]

This is the best ad of the modern world.

[@isuriadireja91]

Tony Scott at his most Tony Scottiest...

[@Luvie1980]

Little known fact Gary oldman is a massive fan of James Brown

[@2dasimmons]

WHAT man wouldn't be??? Dear James Brown witj his heart&soul li'l 5'5" self was THE MANLIEST MAN AROUND😍 RIP MR BROWN. You are missed😢

[@rogerperez7492]

Jesus Christ is the Truth, the Way, & the Life! Seek him!

[@michaelknight5090]

Amen!!!

[@Anlonn]

who do you think stands at the left of god? :))))))))))

[@sierrawimbush9829]

And that on Amen💕✝️🙏🏾

[@rogerperez7492]

@@Anlonn Matthew 25:41 KJV - Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels:

[@Anlonn]

@@rogerperez7492 dude, in the spirit realm, there is no matter. physical matter is only here in this realm. fire to exist needs something to burn, needs air, oxygen. hell is a metaphor that people took it to seriously.

[@lawrence2824]

😂😂😂 OMG payed the cost to be the boss

[@jameschalfant7567]

Forever .

[@drewharvey495]

Demons exist. Angels exist. God exists. Choose your path wisely.

[@johndough3125]

Do you know how I can sell my soul for money?

[@yucatansuckaman5726]

@@johndough3125 porn or drugs. Anything Satan offers you really.

[@johndough3125]

@@yucatansuckaman5726 Drugs? Should I do drugs, will satan allow me to become rich if I do drugs?

[@profesae]

@@johndough3125 don’t listen to him it’s not worth it! people will make jokes and laugh but it’s very real

[@johnmcglothin7581]

Which god? There are plenty

[@1980niloc]

Absolute masterpiece.

[@ROOMFORIMPROVEMENT88]

He.exchanged his soul for the driver's but the guy didn't know. The devil is smart, we must repent

[@allanbard6048]

None of my friends got the Clive smile/laugh at the end, I straight out told them that was HIM left at the crossroads and James in the driver's seat.

[@NoMoreHeroesAnymore1334]

I had forgotten how good this is. And I got to show a few friends. Thanks a lot.

[@2dasimmons]

W o w! FRIGHTENING😞 Too real. God bless you iconic James Brown😍 RIP.

[@gabrielleelliott500]

This scared me fr

[@christoffesedao3579]

How can God bless a man who served Satan? I grew up lovin James Brown too, but Truth is he served Satan, just like every single person involved in making this video, including the directors.

[@Strawberries0000]

@@christoffesedao3579 Extremely True AF 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🧿🧿🧿‼️‼️‼️

[@karl6657]

@@christoffesedao3579 Your mom served Satan, too. That means you are Satan's spawn. Apage satanasssssss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!😈😈😈🤘🤘🤘🔥🔥🔥 🧑‍🚒

[@karl6657]

Your asshole is iCoNiC Satan bless it 😈😈😈🤘🤘🤘

[@rosalindhampton24]

🕯️🥀REST IN SOUL POWER🥀🕯️🕊️

[@shenezraeshebenezer2117]

BMW= Black Man Wins. Get on up. RIP James Brown

[@shenezraeshebenezer2117]

@One Love far from "racist" or bias. I'm simply just going by what the video "itself" portrays. Representation of a hoodwinked devil vs devil Either way James brown was a devil himself in the end for selling his soul. And the rest is self explanatory for some. It most certainly has nothing to do with Bob marley and the wailers. Although BMW could possibly if that was who was in this video. LOL. And Lay off the ganja

[@edub9930]

Why in bloody hell have I never seen this b4??? RIP Tony Scott & da Godfather of Funk 🙏🤘

[@c.calliecoleman1531]

To me, this was more of a making people more aware, of this actually happening, because now, in 2019, I am seeing it more exposed. Because you can't beat the devil with your own strength, only if you put on the whole armor of God. James Brown a very spiritual and spirited man I feel had the capability to do this. Unlike those who actually sold their soul, and rose in fame, their work was shallow. James Brown rise to the top came from HARD WORK. He was still schooling us, to the end. All you got to do is open your eyes and see it.✌❤

[@2dasimmons]

I agree😍

[@dominiquereed1863]

amen amen amen

[@michaelwilson939]

Didn't his son say he sold his soul and that James always thought the death if his son was some sort of payment

[@kiara198923]

Exactly! I learned of it in 2009 when it wasn't as blatant... now it's just in our faces and ppl choose to remain asleep thinking it's a lie.

[@kiara198923]

@@michaelwilson939 when was this?

[@StellarWorks2023]

Wow. Utterly wonderful madness. An excellently deviant piece of work. Twistedly marvellous ...

[@josephharrison1625]

You can’t sell your soul, because you don’t own it. Only God has the power to do as he pleases with your soul

[@bringthepayne7561]

He might wasn't able to sell his soul.But James Brown turned his back on The God Of Moses.And make no mistake for this he will pay dearly.The minimal things he turned on My God for in this life that's indeed passing away.He left THIS world in excruciating pain....

[@eyesofpicasso]

i miss tony so much...

[@javianjohnson8746]

THE GODFATHER OF SOUL

[@madmoiselle007]

God I love Gary Oldman

[@moonbatt]

Agree agree agree!!!!

[@Unseen.Warfare]

Traded a sunrise for a sunset

[@JimAllder11]

I cannot remember if there was a BMW involved in that or not, or why it would even make me want to buy one. But I miss Tony Scott.

[@robertfrost6246]

The BMW won the race, rejuvenating the Godfather.

[@thepokemaster411]

That last part where clive owen drives off and sees james Brown young and back in allnhis glory is an epically triumohant moment

[@silas1414]

Such a gem

[@frankgarcia7184]

A lot of truth was said in the video. In the end I don't think James won against the Devil. You know He made the same deal they all have.

[@Strawberries0000]

He Didn't Win At All , He Made The Deal Now He Has To Pay

[@astrojazzman]

RIP J.B and Robert Johnson Crossroads Blues +

[@germekawarren1469]

What is it about the crossroads? Is it the devil's hangout spot?

[@astrojazzman]

@@germekawarren1469 watch this movie "Crossroads" from 1986

[@staccg3501]

@@germekawarren1469 pretty much.. Go 2 a crossroad at 12

[@Android-xv8gn]

In plain sight

[@BillKinsman]

What a great production!

[@dailysaul9355]

@7:50 he realized he got played and gave his soul freely

[@dailysaul9355]

James was racing drivers souls in return for his benefit ... driver never believed hem from the start but when the driver won the race he looked back noticed James was way younger than he was and he realized it wasn’t a joke and smiles like ohh damn... I just sold my soul haha

[@dailysaul9355]

Yup he was happy there for I RE grace my comment he gave his soul freely

[@dailysaul9355]

No lol James told the driver I’ll give you a great sums of money in return you’ll sell your soul for me the driver didn’t believe in any of that stuff so he agreed money talks after all after the race was won the driver won he kicked the old James out of the car as too say it was all crazy talk... but when he looked at the mirror he say James do a backflip and he just smiled I believe he was smiling in a sense of disbelieve like haha what did I do same way he was rich so who cares

[@Skelly.B]

This is brilliant

[@bcsorensenman]

Greatest short I've ever seen. Thanks for the post, can't get enough of this. Every word is a gem, great story, humor, direction, acting, effects. Just Capital. Two thumbs up.

[@idristalib2595]

Encompasses Tony Scott’s style completely.

[@MightyYoungSir]

appreciate it reelblack this is the funeral theme song

[@christophercrawford5745]

I absolutely love this

[@therealestj]

This video had that distinct Tony Scott direction. Fast cuts, fast-forward movements, quick freezes, saturated colors, etc. Just watch Enemy of the State, Man on Fire, Deja Vu.

[@Malum09]

Domino is that style to the extreme.

[@prometheus200]

We miss u mr Scott

[@califaern3sto]

Saw this video on xbox exhibition volume 4 back in like 2003 or 2004 I loved it then love it now

[@govetter]

"You Scare ME! & I'm the Prince of Darkness. LOL

[@SupremeNerd]

That was really nice!!! I liked that allot.

[@MegaMan64]

Ralph Smart anybody? (Infinite Waters)

[@virtual4026]

Yup

[@quophiesardah3060]

Yh

[@miskelproducts41]

Yep!

[@letsplay3728]

Deeep diving in that good ass prana

[@QTHETRAINER111]

@@letsplay3728 😂😂👍

[@joeydiazfunnyclips5751]

This movie feels like drinking alcohol on speed

[@a.w.w.o.e]

“The Devil’s Advocate” is a good film starring Keanu Reeves. Basically about selling your soul! It’s so good.

[@RegWho]

Yes! Great film..you lnow that grandiose apartment they filmed in was none other than Donald Trumps in Trump tower Manhattan!

[@Strawberries0000]

Yup Extremely True Great Movie Going to watch again as adult

[@Strawberries0000]

@@RegWho Wowwwwwwww Makes Sense

[@RegWho]

@@Strawberries0000 Right? Not to get too crazy w the conspiracies, but the only real estate deal Jared Kushner ever lost a billion trying to own ; 666 5th ave. A sleekly polisned black skyscraper with it's address emboldened at top in big red numbers. Oh..and it's across the street from St. Patricks cathedral. Just sayin...

[@karl6657]

Lol, no it's not. It's a mediocre boring flick with one of the most wooden actors around that maybe only a bunch of drunken first year law students could be impressed with. Nowhere near really decent flicks on the theme like Harry Angel or Rosemary's Baby, not to mention top shelf stuff like Faust (1994).

[@JoseMartinez-hi9ie]

They should of made a movie out if this 😎💪👍

[@Life_moreabundantly]

Facts!!

[@GoldenAgeSk8Video]

NOT happening…James Brown died 🪦 & Marilyn Manson got #metoo’d/#cancelled

[@christoffesedao3579]

They’re all satanists. All of them. Not because they made this video. But in reality.

[@cardo.86]

Its amazing to me how this can be put right in front of faces and people still beleive this shits a metpahor. Its real life. Why do you think celebrity doppelgangers exist? They been living life after life after life as an entertainer. Forever is forever

[@Aaron2hungry]

Bruh so this short film about the deal James brown made on the cross roads is a bmw commercial…

[@TheWordRevealed106]

People in the comment are laughing but they are forgetting the hidden message behind this video. This is what our entertainers have to go through in order to be famous and rich. Stay woke people

[@Dowan_Gim]

Please come back James.

[@annt.7785]

why?

[@billrole4879]

4:41 is when the beat drop

[@Burrr]

it used to be so hard to find this in HD

[@johnsmith23ist]

Guess they ain’t hiding no more 😢

[@dalefahey2202]

"I know a thing or two about performing". from Performance (1972)

[@theehonorable85]

Something told me to look for this.

[@Haterheartbreaker2x]

The intro looks like a GTA game waiting to start

[@jjrome1856]

I remember this short film, maybe BMW should resume doing these films.

[@blackeyes175]

Complaining about the noise?…..have you heard the racket he makes!……still makes me laugh…😁

[@chrislucy3778]

Robert Johnson meets Angel Heart with Satanic True romance styling. Nice!

[@dogmandan79]

Those were great commercials

[@MSTHGH7853]

This is real people,not just in the entertainment industry but all areas of our lives.Read Matt 4:1 - 11.DO NOT GIVE YOUR SOUL FOR THE RICHES OF THE WORLD.You will NOT WIN.

[@FreeSouls]

great. simply awesome.

[@keithbeamon4800]

May GOD's peace be with you

[@chaimarielisrael5616]

also with you

[@Yidspurs]

“I can’t do the splits no more”

[@undead567]

can you keep it down in there i am trying to read OK?!

[@CinematicLee]

If you don’t believe this is true research Robert Johnson. Blues singer.

[@jontre4845]

@whatinthefuck shitniggadawg 😒

[@jameschalfant7567]

@fuckyocouchnigga 😔