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The Devil's Envoys
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The Devil's Envoys

1942-12-05 · 121 min · ★ 6.8

Romance · Fantasy · Drama

At the end of the 15th century, a man and a woman, posing as traveling minstrels, are sent by the Devil to a castle to seduce its inhabitants.

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Directors
Marcel Carné
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Countries
France
Status
Released

Top Cast

ArlettyArlettyDominique, a Minstrel
Marie DéaMarie DéaAnne Hugues
Fernand LedouxFernand LedouxBaron Hugues, Anne's father
Alain CunyAlain CunyGilles, a Minstrel
Roger BlinRoger BlinThe Monster Showman
Gabriel GabrioGabriel GabrioThe Executioner
Marcel HerrandMarcel HerrandBaron Renaud, Anne's fiancé
Jules BerryThe Devil
Pierre LabryPierre LabryA Lord
Jean d'YdJean d'YdThe Playboy
Janine Berry(uncredited)
Claudye CarterClaudye Carter(uncredited)
François ChaumetteFrançois ChaumetteGillaume, un page (uncredited)
Jean DarnelUn page (uncredited)
Arsenio Freignac(uncredited)
Guy HenryGuy Henry(uncredited)
Robert Hébert(uncredited)
Robert Le BéalRobert Le Béal(uncredited)
Marie-Thérèse Moissel(uncredited)
PiéralPiéral(uncredited)

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