The Devils(1971)
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The Devils Synopsis
In 1634 France, charismatic Father Urbain Grandier becomes the target of a sexually obsessed nun’s witchcraft accusations, which corrupt church and state officials are all too happy to exploit.
The Devils (1971) is a drama, history and horror film directed by Ken Russell, released on July 16, 1971 with a runtime of 1h 52m. It stars Vanessa Redgrave, Oliver Reed, Dudley Sutton and Max Adrian. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 455 ratings.
- Director:
- Ken Russell
- Writers:
- Ken Russell, Aldous Huxley, John Whiting
- Producers:
- Robert H. Solo, Ken Russell
- Cinematographer:
- David Watkin
- Composer:
- Peter Maxwell Davies
- Production:
- Russo Productions
- Budget:
- $2,000,000
- Revenue:
- $11,000,000
- Status:
- Released
The Devils (1971) Trailer
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Official Teaser - Pray For Us All
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Frustrated Nuns of Ken Russell's The Devils 1971 with Vanessa Redgrave and Oliver Reed
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Ken Russell's The Devils (1971) - Intro sequence
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THE DEVILS // TORTURE CHAMBER
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The Devils (1971) ─ Grandier's Bone (Deleted Scene)
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The Devils Cast & Crew
Main 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
Christopher Logue
as Cardinal Richelieu
- Graham Armitage
Graham Armitage
as King Louis XIII
John Woodvine
as Louis Trincant
Key crew
Directed by Ken Russell, written by Ken Russell, Aldous Huxley and John Whiting, produced by Robert H. Solo and Ken Russell.
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The Devils Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 455 ratings.
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The Devils – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Devils online?
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The Devils (1971) is available to stream on Movistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total and Filmin. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Devils?
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The main cast of The Devils (1971) includes Vanessa Redgrave, Oliver Reed, Dudley Sutton, Max Adrian and Gemma Jones. The film was directed by Ken Russell. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Devils released?
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The Devils was released on July 16, 1971 and runs for 1h 52m.
Is The Devils worth watching?
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The Devils (1971) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 455 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, history and horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Devils?
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