The Devils · 1971

The Devils

«Hell will hold no surprises for them...»

Ken Russell · 112 min · United Kingdom

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.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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Budget

US$2,000,000

Worldwide revenue

US$22,000,000

Profit

US$20,000,000

Production companies

Russo Productions

Locations

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• Approximate: the city or region
• Filming
• Setting

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Filming

Pinewood

Setting

Francia

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Cast

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  Vanessa Redgrave

  Sister Jeanne des Anges

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  Oliver Reed

  Father Urbain Grandier

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  Dudley Sutton

  Baron de Laubardemont

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  Max Adrian

  Ibert

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  Gemma Jones

  Madeleine de Brou

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  Murray Melvin

  Father-Canon Jean Mignon

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  Michael Gothard

  Father Pierre Barre

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  Georgina Hale

  Philippe Trincant