The Devils
“Hell will hold no surprises for them...”
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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About The Devils
The Devils is a 1971 English-language drama, history and horror film directed by Ken Russell. The cast is led by Vanessa Redgrave, Oliver Reed, Dudley Sutton. It has a runtime of 1h 52m. Viewers rate it 7.4/10 across 400 ratings.
The Devils was produced by Russo Productions and made in United Kingdom. It was released on July 16, 1971, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $2 million, it went on to gross $11 million worldwide.
- Director
- Ken Russell
- Writers
- Ken Russell
- Release date
- July 16, 1971
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Budget
- $2 million
- Box office
- $11 million
- Production
- Russo Productions
The Devils cast & crew
The Devils was directed by Ken Russell and written by Ken Russell.
The cast features 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, and Murray Melvin as Father-Canon Jean Mignon.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Peter Maxwell Davies, cinematography is by David Watkin, and it was produced by Ken Russell and Robert H. Solo.
Is The Devils worth watching?
The Devils holds an audience score of 7.4/10 from 436 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 52m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, history, and horror, The Devils is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Devils
Vanessa Redgrave
Sister Jeanne des Anges
Oliver Reed
Father Urbain Grandier
Dudley Sutton
Baron de Laubardemont
Max Adrian
Ibert
Gemma Jones
Madeleine de Brou
Murray Melvin
Father-Canon Jean Mignon
Michael Gothard
Father Pierre Barre
Georgina Hale
Philippe Trincant
Brian Murphy
Adam
Christopher Logue
Cardinal Richelieu
Graham Armitage
King Louis XIII
John Woodvine
Louis Trincant
The Devils — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Devils in United States?
The Devils is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is The Devils in?
The Devils is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Latin. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Devils?
The Devils runs 1 hours 52 minutes (112 minutes).
▸What is The Devils rated?
The Devils is rated R. It holds a 7.4/10 audience score from 436 ratings.
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