The Devils of Loudun(1969)
Die Teufel von Loudun
The Devils of Loudun Synopsis
This opera revolves around the demonic collective possession suffered by the Ursuline nuns in the convent of Loudun in 1634. The story concentrates on the handsome but doomed Urbain Grandier who fights against fanaticism and evil.
The Devils of Loudun (1969) is a music, history and drama film directed by Joachim Hess, released on July 2, 1969 with a runtime of 1h 47m. It stars Cvetka Ahlin, Heinz Blankenburg, Ursula Boese and Franz-Rudolf Eckhardt. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Joachim Hess
- Writers:
- Krzysztof Penderecki, Aldous Huxley, John Whiting
- Production:
- Polyphon, NDR
- Status:
- Released
The Devils of Loudun Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Cvetka Ahlin
Cvetka Ahlin
as Claire - Ursuline Sister
- Heinz Blankenburg
Heinz Blankenburg
as Mannoury - a surgeon
- Ursula Boese
Ursula Boese
as Louise - Ursuline sister
- Franz-Rudolf Eckhardt
Franz-Rudolf Eckhardt
as Clerk of the Count
- Joachim Hess
Joachim Hess
as d'Armagnac - the Mayor of Loudun
- Andrzej Hiolski
Andrzej Hiolski
as Grandier - the vicar of St. Peter's Church
- Ingeborg Kruger
Ingeborg Kruger
as Philippe - a young girl
Bernard Ładysz
as Father Barré - the vicar of Chinon
- Rolf Mamero
Rolf Mamero
as de Cerisay - town judge
- Kurt Marschner
Kurt Marschner
as Adam - a chemist
- Helmut Melchert
Helmut Melchert
as de Laubardemont - the King's special commissioner
- Carl Schulz
Carl Schulz
as Bontemps - a gaoler
Key crew
Directed by Joachim Hess, written by Krzysztof Penderecki, Aldous Huxley and John Whiting.
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The Devils of Loudun Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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The Devils of Loudun – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Devils of Loudun online?
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The Devils of Loudun (1969) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Devils of Loudun?
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The main cast of The Devils of Loudun (1969) includes Cvetka Ahlin, Heinz Blankenburg, Ursula Boese, Franz-Rudolf Eckhardt and Joachim Hess. The film was directed by Joachim Hess. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Devils of Loudun released?
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The Devils of Loudun was released on July 2, 1969 and runs for 1h 47m.
Is The Devils of Loudun worth watching?
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The Devils of Loudun (1969) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music, history and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.