The Devils
1971, English. Directed by Ken Russell.
Hell will hold no surprises for them...
In 1634 France, charismatic Father Urbain Grandier becomes the target of sexually depraved Sister Jeanne's accusations of witchcraft, which corrupt officials of church and state are all too happy to exploit.
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NC-17
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Cast & crew
- Ken RussellDirector
- Vanessa RedgraveSister Jeanne des Anges
- Oliver ReedFather Urbain Grandier
- Dudley SuttonBaron de Laubardemont
- Max AdrianIbert
- Gemma JonesMadeleine de Brou
- Murray MelvinFather-Canon Jean Mignon
- Michael GothardFather Pierre Barre
- Georgina HalePhilippe Trincant
- Brian MurphyAdam
- Christopher LogueCardinal Richelieu
- Graham ArmitageKing Louis XIII
- John WoodvineLouis Trincant
Details
- Released
- 16 July 1971
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Ken Russell
- Budget
- $2M
- Box office
- $24M
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The Devils: quick answers
Is The Devils worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.5/10 from 478 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Devils?
The Devils runs 112 minutes (1h 52m).
Does The Devils have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Devils. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Is The Devils suitable for kids?
The Devils is rated NC-17 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What movies are like The Devils?
If you liked The Devils, try Witchfinder General, Mark of the Devil, The Crucible.
Who directed The Devils?
The Devils (1971) was directed by Ken Russell and stars Vanessa Redgrave, Oliver Reed, Dudley Sutton.