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The Devils
“Hell will hold no surprises for them...”
7.5 / 10• 1971• 1h 52m•NC-17• English
DramaHistoryHorror
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Vanessa Redgrave
Sister Jeanne des Anges
Lead
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
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Ken Russell's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Devils is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
