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Movie

The Devils

1971NC-171h 52m7.5 / 10

Hell will hold no surprises for them...

In 1634 France, charismatic Father Urbain Grandier becomes the target of sexually depraved Sister Jeanne's accusations of witchcraft, which corrupt officials of church and state are all too happy to exploit.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Availability

Not streaming in United States

Checked Nov 9, 2026

The Devils opened in theaters July 16, 1971. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.

Synopsis

In 1634 France, charismatic Father Urbain Grandier becomes the target of sexually depraved Sister Jeanne's accusations of witchcraft, which corrupt officials of church and state are all too happy to exploit.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

More about The Devils

Cast

Vanessa RedgraveSister Jeanne des Anges
Oliver ReedFather Urbain Grandier
Dudley SuttonBaron de Laubardemont
Max AdrianIbert
Gemma JonesMadeleine de Brou
Murray MelvinFather-Canon Jean Mignon
Michael GothardFather Pierre Barre
Georgina HalePhilippe Trincant

Credits

Directed by
Ken Russell
Written by
Ken Russell, Aldous Huxley

Production details

Status
Released
Original language
English
Budget
$4.8M
Box office
$4.4M

Production

  • Russo ProductionsUnited Kingdom

Themes

1630s17th centuryaudaciousbased on novel or bookbased on play or musicalbased on true storyblasphemybold