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The Devils (1971)

R · 1971-07-01 · 1h 53m · EN
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Hell holds no surprises for them.

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 a sexually repressed nun.

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Ken RussellDirectorJohn WhitingWriter

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▶ The Devils (1971): Richelieu Examines Grandier's Background▶ The Devils (1971): Grandier Versus Richelieu▶ The Devils 1971 trailer in 4k by ShudderHorrorFans▶ Frustrated Nuns of Ken Russell's The Devils 1971 with Vanessa Redgrave and Oliver Reed▶ Ken Russell's The Devils (1971) - Intro sequence

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Oliver ReedOliver ReedFather Urbain GrandierVanessa RedgraveVanessa RedgraveSister Jeanne des AngesDudley SuttonDudley SuttonBaron de LaubardemontMax AdrianMax AdrianIbertGemma JonesGemma JonesMadeleine de BrouMurray MelvinMurray MelvinFather-Canon Jean MignonMichael GothardMichael GothardFather Pierre BarreGeorgina HaleGeorgina HalePhilippe TrincantChristopher LogueChristopher LogueCardinal RichelieuBrian MurphyBrian MurphyAdamJohn WoodvineJohn WoodvineLouis TrincantGraham ArmitageGraham ArmitageLouis XIII

Keywords

BiographyBased on a true storySatireSurrealismHistoricalTorturePriestCult filmExploitationNunChristianityControversyInquisitionCatholic churchConvent (nunnery)HysteriaBlasphemyLouis xiiiBased on true story

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Genre affinityDrama · HistoryTheme affinityBiography · Based On A True Story · SatireDialogue densityDramaDirector preference176274Actor preference160043 · 284805 · 321322Country preferenceGb

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Frequently asked questions about The Devils

What is The Devils about?

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 a sexually repressed nun.

How long is The Devils?

The Devils has a runtime of 113 minutes.