The BMW film series, The Hire was a series of eight short films (each about eight minutes long, on average) produced for the Internet in 2001 and 2002. A form of branded content, all eight films featured popular directors from across the globe, starred Clive Owen as the "Driver".

Tony Scott directed one of these eight films, Beat the Devil. A 9minute state-of-the-art stylish sort-film featuring Clive Owen, Gary Oldman, Danny Trejo, James Brown & Marilyn Manson.
Music composed by Harry Gregson-Williams.
Montage / Editing by Skip Chaisson.

Plot: Decades ago, James Brown sold his soul to the devil for fame and fortune. Now he wishes to renegotiate. Hired to take Mr. Brown to a rendezvous with the devil (Gary Oldman), the driver soon finds himself entangled in fiendish plans. Tony Scott directs Clive Owen in a satirical duel between good and evil.


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