The Devils(1971)
“Hell will hold no surprises for them...”
Overview
A charismatic 17th-century French priest becomes the target of a sexually obsessed nun’s witchcraft accusations, which corrupt church and state officials are all too happy to exploit.
Director
Ken Russell
Studio
Russo Productions
Budget
$2M
Revenue
$11M
Cast
Vanessa Redgrave
as Sister Jeanne des Anges
Oliver Reed
as Father Urbain Grandier
Dudley Sutton
as Baron de Laubardemont
Max Adrian
as Ibert
Gemma Jones
as Madeleine de Brou
Murray Melvin
as Father-Canon Jean Mignon
Michael Gothard
as Father Pierre Barre
Georgina Hale
as Philippe Trincant
Brian Murphy
as Adam
Christopher Logue
as Cardinal Richelieu
Graham Armitage
as King Louis XIII
John Woodvine
as Louis Trincant
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1971
Runtime
1h 52m
Language
English
Rating
7.4 / 10
Budget
$2M
Box Office
$11M
Production Companies
Russo Productions
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Where can I watch The Devils?▼
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What is The Devils about?▼
A charismatic 17th-century French priest becomes the target of a sexually obsessed nun’s witchcraft accusations, which corrupt church and state officials are all too happy to exploit.
Who directed The Devils?▼
The Devils was directed by Ken Russell and released in 1971. It is a drama, history, horror film.
How long is The Devils?▼
The Devils has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).
Who stars in The Devils?▼
The cast of The Devils includes Vanessa Redgrave as Sister Jeanne des Anges, Oliver Reed as Father Urbain Grandier, Dudley Sutton as Baron de Laubardemont, Max Adrian as Ibert, Gemma Jones as Madeleine de Brou and more.
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