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The Devils (1971)

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Hell holds no surprises for them.

In 17th-century France, Father Urbain Grandier seeks to protect the city of Loudun from the corrupt establishment of Cardinal Richelieu. Hysteria occurs within the city when he is accused of witchcraft by the sexually repressed Sister Jeanne.

Cast & Crew

Director
Ken Russell
  • Profile picture of Vanessa Redgrave
    Sister Jeanne des Anges Vanessa Redgrave
  • Profile picture of Oliver Reed
    Father Urbain Grandier Oliver Reed
  • Profile picture of Dudley Sutton
    Baron de Laubardemont Dudley Sutton
  • Profile picture of Max Adrian
    Ibert Max Adrian
  • Profile picture of Gemma Jones
    Madeleine de Brou Gemma Jones
  • Profile picture of Murray Melvin
    Father-Canon Jean Mignon Murray Melvin
  • Profile picture of Michael Gothard
    Father Pierre Barre Michael Gothard
  • Profile picture of Georgina Hale
    Philippe Trincant Georgina Hale

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