The Devils (1971)
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.
Director: Ken Russell
Genre: Drama, History, Horror
Runtime: 114 min
Release Date: July 16, 1971
Cast
- 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
Screenplay
- Ken Russell (Screenplay)
- Aldous Huxley (Novel)
- John Whiting (Theatre Play)
Music: Peter Maxwell Davies
Cinematography: David Watkin
Editing: Michael Bradsell
Production: Russo Productions
Country: United Kingdom
Language: Latin, English
Budget: $2M
Box Office: $11M
Original Language: en
Themes
Faith, Religion and Spirituality, Inspiring True Stories, Historical Figures and Biographies, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics, Child Labor and Shame of Exploitation
Keywords
nun, chaos, christianity, inquisition, exploitation, satire, surrealism, biography, based on true story, sin, hysteria, priest, torture, roman catholic church, blasphemy
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- Who directed The Devils?
- The Devils was directed by Ken Russell.
- Who stars in The Devils?
- The Devils stars Vanessa Redgrave, Oliver Reed, Dudley Sutton, Max Adrian, Gemma Jones, Murray Melvin.
- How long is The Devils?
- The Devils has a runtime of 1h 54m (114 minutes).
- What genre is The Devils?
- The Devils is a Drama, History, Horror film.
- What is the budget of The Devils?
- The Devils had a budget of $2M.
- How much did The Devils gross?
- The Devils grossed $11M worldwide.
- Where was The Devils produced?
- The Devils was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of The Devils?
- The themes of The Devils include: Faith, Religion and Spirituality, Inspiring True Stories, Historical Figures and Biographies, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics, Child Labor and Shame of Exploitation.