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The Devils (1971)

"Hell holds no surprises for them."

7.5/10 1h 54m Jul 16, 1971
Drama History Horror

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.

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Movie Details

Original Title The Devils
Original Language EN
Budget $2,000,000
Revenue $11,000,000
Status Released
Popularity 1.1

Cast

Vanessa Redgrave
Vanessa Redgrave
Sister Jeanne des Anges
Popularity: 4.7
Oliver Reed
Oliver Reed
Father Urbain Grandier
Popularity: 3.7
Dudley Sutton
Dudley Sutton
Baron de Laubardemont
Popularity: 0.7
Max Adrian
Max Adrian
Ibert
Popularity: 0.7
Gemma Jones
Gemma Jones
Madeleine de Brou
Popularity: 1.3
Murray Melvin
Murray Melvin
Father-Canon Jean Mignon
Popularity: 0.3
Michael Gothard
Michael Gothard
Father Pierre Barre
Popularity: 1.0
Georgina Hale
Georgina Hale
Philippe Trincant
Popularity: 0.4
Brian Murphy
Brian Murphy
Adam
Popularity: 0.9
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Christopher Logue
Cardinal Richelieu
Popularity: 0.1
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Graham Armitage
King Louis XIII
Popularity: 2.5
John Woodvine
John Woodvine
Louis Trincant
Popularity: 1.5

Key Crew

Director Ken Russell
Screenplay Ken Russell
Producer Ken Russell, Robert H. Solo
Editor Michael Bradsell

Production

Russo Productions
GB

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Ken Russell's The Devils (1971) - Intro sequence
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Still Dangerous – The Films of Ken Russell
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The Devils - On Set Footage - 1971
The Devils - On Set Footage - 1971
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Keywords

nun chaos christianity inquisition exploitation satire surrealism biography based on true story sin hysteria priest torture roman catholic church blasphemy convent (nunnery) nunsploitation 17th century grim religious controversy

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Details
Release Date July 16, 1971
Runtime 1h 54m
Budget $2,000,000
Revenue $11,000,000
Language EN
Status Released
Popularity 1.1
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