The Devils (1971): Perfery

The Devils

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(1971)Directed by Ken Russell112 min · NC-17Drama, History, Horror

“Hell will hold no surprises for them...”

Father Urbain Grandier (Oliver Reed) is a handsome, proud priest in 1634 Loudun, admired by the town and entangled with more than one of its women. Sister Jeanne des Anges (Vanessa Redgrave), the hunchbacked prioress of the local convent, fixates on him, and her accusations of witchcraft reach officials of church and state who are glad to use them. Ken Russell stages it with lurid excess, packing the frame with sets, costume and flesh.

Vanessa Redgraveas Sister Jeanne des Anges

Oliver Reedas Father Urbain Grandier

Dudley Suttonas Baron de Laubardemont

Max Adrianas Ibert

Gemma Jonesas Madeleine de Brou

Murray Melvinas Father-Canon Jean Mignon

Michael Gothardas Father Pierre Barre

Georgina Haleas Philippe Trincant

Brian Murphyas Adam

Christopher Logueas Cardinal Richelieu

Graham Armitageas King Louis XIII

John Woodvineas Louis Trincant

Andrew Fauldsas Rangier

Kenneth Colleyas Legrand

Judith Parisas Sister Agnes (miscredited as Sister Judith)

Catherine Willmeras Sister Catherine

Izabella Telezynskaas Sister Iza

Niké Arrighias Nun (uncredited)

Pat Ashtonas Gossiping Woman (uncredited)

PA Peter Avellaas Citizen (uncredited)

Imogen Claireas Nun (uncredited)

Barbie Denhamas Vestal Virgin (uncredited)

HE Hugh Eltonas Courtier (uncredited)

HF Harry Fielderas Soldier / Blackbird (uncredited)

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