Jonathan Corbis — The Devil’s Rain Character Profile

About Jonathan Corbis

Satanic cult leader and main antagonist. Harasses the Preston family for generations to obtain a book of signatures binding souls to Satan. Captures Steve, transforms Emma into an eyeless follower, and attempts to convert Mark and Julie. His power resides in the Devil's Rain bottle, which melts him when destroyed.

Jonathan Corbis — Character Profile

Character Facts

Played by

Ernest Borgnine

Appears in

The Devil’s Rain (1975)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (4)

• Jonathan Corbis — Conflict Arch Enemy — Steve Preston (George Sawaya)

  Generational enemies bound by a colonial betrayal and a Satanic curse.

• Jonathan Corbis — Conflict Abductor — John (Woody Chambliss)

  Corbis's cult brutally captures John to intimidate the Preston family.

• Jonathan Corbis — Conflict Rival — Dr. Sam Richards (Eddie Albert)

  Richards actively opposes Corbis's cult by targeting their power source.

• Jonathan Corbis — Conflict Obstacle — Sheriff Owens (Keenan Wynn)

  Owens's refusal to act inadvertently allows Corbis to operate without interference.

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More characters from The Devil’s Rain

• Dr. Sam Richards (Eddie Albert)
• Mrs. Preston (Ida Lupino)
• Mark Preston (William Shatner)
• Tom Preston (Tom Skerritt)
• Sheriff Owens (Keenan Wynn)
• Danny (John Travolta)
• Preacher (Claudio Brook)
• Julie Preston (Joan Prather)
• John (Woody Chambliss)
• Lilith (Lisa Todd)
• Aaronessa Fyffe (Erika Carlsson)
• Steve Preston (George Sawaya)