The phrase " before the devil knows you're dead," comes from and old Irish toasting poem. The poem is said to mean that speaker hopes the blessed has a swift trip to heaven before the devil has a chance to steal their soul.
The duration of Before the Devil Knows You're Dead is 2.05 hours.
Before the Devil Knows You're Dead was created on 2007-10-26.
Sidney Lumet
Sidney Lumet
Eathan Hawke played Hank, the younger brother of Phillip Seymore Hoffman's character in this 2007 Crime story, "Before the Devil Knows You're Dead"
It is a classic Irish proverb, and has been attributed to many but none conclusively. It is part of the poem or proverb: May your glass be ever full. May the roof over your head be always strong. And may you be in heaven half an hour before the devil knows you're dead.
The song that ends with the line "may you be in heaven half an hour before the devil knows you're dead" is "The Parting Glass." This traditional Scottish farewell song reflects themes of reflection and farewell, often sung at the end of gatherings. The poignant line conveys a wish for peace and comfort in the afterlife.
If You're Going Through Hell - Before the Devil Even Knows - was created on 2006-01-09.
Oh, dude, that phrase doesn't mean "good greetings" at all. It's more like a warning that you better shape up before you get caught doing something sketchy. So, like, if you're up to no good, you better watch out before the devil catches on. Hope that clears things up for ya!
Kojak - 1973 Before the Devil Knows 1-17 is rated/received certificates of: Australia:M (video rating)
It depends if you believe in the devil or not people who dont believe in the devil will most likely say no but if you do some people might say the devil has although no one really knows.
Kojak - 1973 Before the Devil Knows - 1.17 was released on: USA: 27 February 1974 West Germany: 20 February 1975