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The Devils 1971 Directed by Ken Russell

Hell holds no surprises for them.

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.

Production Country United Kingdom
Language English
Spoken Languages English , Latin
Gneres Drama , History , Horror
Production Company Russo Productions
Budget $2,000,000
Revenue $11,000,000
Release Date 16 July 1971
114 mins
Cast
Vanessa Redgrave Sister Jeanne des Anges
Oliver Reed Father Urbain Grandier
Dudley Sutton Baron de Laubardemont
Gemma Jones Madeleine de Brou
Murray Melvin Father-Canon Jean Mignon
Michael Gothard Father Pierre Barre
Georgina Hale Philippe Trincant
Christopher Logue Cardinal Richelieu
Graham Armitage King Louis XIII
John Woodvine Louis Trincant
Judith Paris Sister Agnes (miscredited as Sister Judith)
Catherine Willmer Sister Catherine
Niké Arrighi Nun (uncredited)
Pat Ashton Gossiping Woman (uncredited)
Peter Avella Citizen (uncredited)
Imogen Claire Nun (uncredited)
Barbie Denham Vestal Virgin (uncredited)
Hugh Elton Courtier (uncredited)
Harry Fielder Soldier / Blackbird (uncredited)
Selina Gilbert Nun (uncredited)
Cheryl Grunwald Vestal Virgin (uncredited)
Charles Price Soldier (uncredited)
Charles Rayford Spectator (uncredited)
Jack Sharp Spectator (uncredited)
Doremy Vernon Nun (uncredited)
Twiggy Pageboy (uncredited)
Donald Campbell Spectator (uncredited)
Justin de Villeneuve Courtier (uncredited)
Fred Peck Spectator (uncredited)
Tony Allen Spectator / Clerk of Court (uncredited)