The Devils

The Devils (1971)

U/A 13+ 16/07/1971
  • Drama, History, Horror
  • 1 hr 54 min
75%
  • Status : Released
  • Budget : $2,000,000
  • Revenue :$11,000,000
Hell holds no surprises for them.

Overview

In 1634 France, Urbain Grandier is a priest whose unorthodox views on sex and religion influence a passionate following of nuns, including the sexually obsessed Sister Jeanne. When power-hungry Cardinal Richelieu realizes he must eliminate Grandier to gain control of France, he portrays Grandier as a satanist and spearheads a public outcry to destroy the once-loved priest's reputation.
  • Status : Released
  • Budget : $2,000,000
  • Revenue :$11,000,000
Hell holds no surprises for them.

Overview

In 1634 France, Urbain Grandier is a priest whose unorthodox views on sex and religion influence a passionate following of nuns, including the sexually obsessed Sister Jeanne. When power-hungry Cardinal Richelieu realizes he must eliminate Grandier to gain control of France, he portrays Grandier as a satanist and spearheads a public outcry to destroy the once-loved priest's reputation.
Top Billed Cast
Vanessa Redgrave
Vanessa Redgrave

Sister Jeanne des Anges

Oliver Reed
Oliver Reed

Father Urbain Grandier

Dudley Sutton
Dudley Sutton

Baron de Laubardemont

Max Adrian
Max Adrian

Ibert

Gemma Jones
Gemma Jones

Madeleine de Brou

Murray Melvin
Murray Melvin

Father-Canon Jean Mignon

Michael Gothard
Michael Gothard

Father Pierre Barre

Georgina Hale
Georgina Hale

Philippe Trincant

Brian Murphy
Brian Murphy

Adam

John Woodvine
John Woodvine

Louis Trincant

Andrew Faulds
Andrew Faulds

Rangier

Kenneth Colley
Kenneth Colley

Legrand

Judith Paris
Judith Paris

Sister Agnes (miscredited as Sister Judith)

Catherine Willmer
Catherine Willmer

Sister Catherine

Niké Arrighi
Niké Arrighi

Nun (uncredited)

Pat Ashton
Pat Ashton

Gossiping Woman (uncredited)

Imogen Claire
Imogen Claire

Nun (uncredited)

Twiggy
Twiggy

Pageboy (uncredited)

Justin de Villeneuve
Justin de Villeneuve

Courtier (uncredited)

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Crew Members
Ken Russell
Ken Russell

Director

Ken Russell
Ken Russell

Screenplay

Ken Russell
Ken Russell

Producer

Aldous Huxley
Aldous Huxley

Novel

Derek Jarman
Derek Jarman

Production Design

David Watkin
David Watkin

Director of Photography

Peter Maxwell Davies
Peter Maxwell Davies

Original Music Composer

Peter Maxwell Davies
Peter Maxwell Davies

Conductor

Peter Brayham
Peter Brayham

Stunts

John Richardson
John Richardson

Special Effects

Terry Rawlings
Terry Rawlings

Sound Editor

Colin Arthur
Colin Arthur

Assistant Makeup Artist

Peter Diamond
Peter Diamond

Stunts

Stuart Baird
Stuart Baird

Assistant Editor

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