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The Devils (1971) In 17th-century France, Father Urbain Grandier seeks to protect the city of Loudun from the corrupt

The Devils (1971)

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 a sexually-repressed nun.

Cast:
Sister Jeanne: Vanessa Redgrave
Urbain Grandier: Oliver Reed
Baron De Laubardemont: Dudley Sutton
Ibert: Max Adrian
Madeleine: Gemma Jones
Mignon: Murray Melvin
Father Barre: Michael Gothard
Philippe: Georgina Hale
Adam: Brian Murphy
Cardinal Richelieu: Christopher Logue
Louis XIII: Graham Armitage
Trincant: John Woodvine
Rangier: Andrew Faulds
Legrand: Kenneth Colley
Sister Judith: Judith Paris
Sister Catherine: Catherine Willmer
Sister Iza: Izabella Telezynska
Spectator: Jack Sharp
Clerk of Court: Tony Allen
Nun: Doremy Vernon
Gossiping woman: Pat Ashton
Citizen: Peter Avella
Vestal Virgin: Cheryl Grunwald
Courtier: Hugh Elton
Soldier: Charles Price

Written by: Ken Russell, John Whiting, Aldous Huxley

Director: Ken Russell

Production: Russo Productions

Release date: 16 Jul 1971

Box Office: $1,133,022
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