The Devils (1971)

  • R
  • 07/16/1971 (US)
  • Drama, History
  • 1h 54m

Hell holds no surprises for them.

Overview

In 17th-century France, Father Urbain Grandier seeks to protect the city of Loudun from the corrupt establishment of Cardinal Richelieu. Hysteria occurs within the city when he is accused of witchcraft by the sexually repressed Sister Jeanne.

Ken Russell

Director, Screenplay

Aldous Huxley

Novel

Cast

Vanessa Redgrave's headshot

Vanessa Redgrave

Sister Jeanne des Anges
Oliver Reed's headshot

Oliver Reed

Father Urbain Grandier
Dudley Sutton's headshot

Dudley Sutton

Baron de Laubardemont
Max Adrian's headshot

Max Adrian

Ibert
Gemma Jones's headshot

Gemma Jones

Madeleine de Brou
Murray Melvin's headshot

Murray Melvin

Father-Canon Jean Mignon
Michael Gothard's headshot

Michael Gothard

Father Pierre Barre
Georgina Hale's headshot

Georgina Hale

Philippe Trincant

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