The Devils (1971)
The Devils is a 1971 drama movie directed by Ken Russell, with a running time of 1h 52m. It stars Vanessa Redgrave, Oliver Reed and Dudley Sutton.
A charismatic 17th-century French priest 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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What is The Devils about?
A charismatic 17th-century French priest becomes the target of a sexually obsessed nun’s witchcraft accusations, which corrupt church and state officials are all too happy to exploit.
When was The Devils released?
The Devils was released on 16 July 1971.
How long is The Devils?
The Devils runs 1h 52m.
Who made The Devils?
The Devils was directed by Ken Russell.
Cast
- Vanessa Redgrave as Sister Jeanne des Anges
- Oliver Reed as Father Urbain Grandier
- Dudley Sutton as Baron de Laubardemont
- Max Adrian as Ibert
- Gemma Jones as Madeleine de Brou
- Murray Melvin as Father-Canon Jean Mignon
- Michael Gothard as Father Pierre Barre
- Georgina Hale as Philippe Trincant
- Brian Murphy as Adam
- Christopher Logue as Cardinal Richelieu
- Graham Armitage as King Louis XIII
- John Woodvine as Louis Trincant
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