The Devils
"Hell holds no surprises for them."
Originally released in 1971. The Devils is a drama/history film. directed by Ken Russell.
Starring Vanessa Redgrave, Oliver Reed, and Dudley Sutton
Synopsis
Father Urbain Grandier’s unorthodox views of sex and religion make him a polarizing figure in 17th-century France. His outspokenness has amassed a passionate following of nuns and a respected reputation for protecting the city of Loudon from corruption. Grandier’s influence is then undermined following a sexually repressed nun’s accusation of witchcraft.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 16, 1971
54 years ago
Runtime
1h 54m
114 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (408 votes)
Budget
$2M
Production budget
Box Office
$11M
5.5x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $2,000,000
- Revenue
- $11,000,000
Production Companies
- Russo Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Devils about?
Father Urbain Grandier’s unorthodox views of sex and religion make him a polarizing figure in 17th-century France. His outspokenness has amassed a passionate following of nuns and a respected rep...
Who directed The Devils?
The Devils was directed by Ken Russell.
How long is The Devils?
The Devils has a runtime of 1 hours and 54 minutes (114 minutes total).
When was The Devils released?
The Devils was released on July 16, 1971 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Devils?
The main cast of The Devils includes Vanessa Redgrave, Oliver Reed, Dudley Sutton, Max Adrian, Gemma Jones.
Is The Devils worth watching?
The Devils has a user rating of 7.5/10 based on 408 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.