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The Devils

1971-07-16 · 112 min · ★ 7.5

Drama · History · Horror

In 1634 France, charismatic Father Urbain Grandier becomes the target of a sexually obsessed nun’s witchcraft accusations, which corrupt church and state officials are all too happy to exploit.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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Production details

Directors
Ken Russell
Production companies
Russo Productions
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released
Budget
USD 2,000,000
Revenue
USD 22,000,000

Top Cast

Vanessa RedgraveVanessa RedgraveSister Jeanne des Anges
Oliver ReedOliver ReedFather Urbain Grandier
Dudley SuttonDudley SuttonBaron de Laubardemont
Max AdrianMax AdrianIbert
Gemma JonesGemma JonesMadeleine de Brou
Murray MelvinMurray MelvinFather-Canon Jean Mignon
Michael GothardMichael GothardFather Pierre Barre
Georgina HaleGeorgina HalePhilippe Trincant
Brian MurphyBrian MurphyAdam
Christopher LogueCardinal Richelieu
Graham ArmitageKing Louis XIII
John WoodvineJohn WoodvineLouis Trincant
Andrew FauldsAndrew FauldsRangier
Kenneth ColleyKenneth ColleyLegrand
Judith ParisSister Agnes (miscredited as Sister Judith)
Catherine WillmerCatherine WillmerSister Catherine
Izabella TelezynskaSister Iza
Niké ArrighiNiké ArrighiNun (uncredited)
Pat AshtonPat AshtonGossiping Woman (uncredited)
Peter AvellaCitizen (uncredited)

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