The Devils
About The Devils
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.
The Devils is a 1971 history horror film directed by Ken Russell. The film is filed under psychological horror, exploitation, grim, and psychological drama.
Vanessa Redgrave takes the lead as Sister Jeanne des Anges, Oliver Reed as Father Urbain Grandier, Dudley Sutton as Baron de Laubardemont, and Max Adrian as Ibert. At 112 minutes long, it arrived in July 1971.
The screenplay is by Ken Russell. The film began as a novel.
Benedetta, The Magdalene Sisters, and Misery make useful companions to The Devils, all filed under 17th century, convent (nunnery), and nun. TMDB voters put it at 7.5 out of 10 across 491 votes and it carries a R rating.