The Devils
Hell holds no surprises for them.
1971 | 114m | English
Popularity: 2 (history)
| Director: | Ken Russell |
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| Writer: | Ken Russell, Aldous Huxley |
| Staring: |
| 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 the sexually repressed Sister Jeanne. | |
| Release Date: | Jul 16, 1971 |
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| Director: | Ken Russell |
| Writer: | Ken Russell, Aldous Huxley |
| Genres: | Drama, Horror, History |
| Keywords | christianity, surrealism, hysteria, blasphemy, grim, banned film, inquisition, biography, priest, convent (nunnery), religious controversy, bold, nun, exploitation, based on true story, torture, nunsploitation, sexual perversion, chaos, satire, sin, roman catholic church, 17th century, absurd |
| Production Companies | Russo Productions |
| Box Office |
Revenue: $11,000,000
Budget: $2,000,000 |
| Updates |
Updated: Aug 09, 2025 (Update) Entered: Apr 13, 2024 |
![The Devils (1971) - Execution of Grandier [HD]](/extra_thumbs/lM0SZVSGGPk.jpg)
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Vanessa Redgrave | Sister Jeanne des Anges |
| Oliver Reed | Father Urbain Grandier |
| Dudley Sutton | Baron de Laubardemont |
| Max Adrian | Ibert |
| Gemma Jones | Madeleine de Brou |
| Murray Melvin | Father-Canon Jean Mignon |
| Michael Gothard | Father Pierre Barre |
| Georgina Hale | Philippe Trincant |
| Brian Murphy | Adam |
| Christopher Logue | Cardinal Richelieu |
| Graham Armitage | King Louis XIII |
| John Woodvine | Louis Trincant |
| Andrew Faulds | Rangier |
| Kenneth Colley | Legrand |
| Judith Paris | Sister Agnes (miscredited as Sister Judith) |
| Catherine Willmer | Sister Catherine |
| Izabella Telezynska | Sister Iza |
| Niké Arrighi | Nun (uncredited) |
| Pat Ashton | Gossiping Woman (uncredited) |
| Peter Avella | Citizen (uncredited) |
| Imogen Claire | Nun (uncredited) |
| Barbie Denham | Vestal Virgin (uncredited) |
| Hugh Elton | Courtier (uncredited) |
| Harry Fielder | Soldier / Blackbird (uncredited) |
| Selina Gilbert | Nun (uncredited) |
| Cheryl Grunwald | Vestal Virgin (uncredited) |
| Charles Price | Soldier (uncredited) |
| Charles Rayford | Spectator (uncredited) |
| Jack Sharp | Spectator (uncredited) |
| Doremy Vernon | Nun (uncredited) |
| Twiggy | Pageboy (uncredited) |
| Donald Campbell | Spectator (uncredited) |
| Justin de Villeneuve | Courtier (uncredited) |
| Fred Peck | Spectator (uncredited) |
| Tony Allen | Spectator / Clerk of Court (uncredited) |
| Name | Job |
|---|---|
| Ian Whittaker | Set Dresser |
| Ken Russell | Screenplay, Director |
| Peter Brayham | Stunts |
| Terry Rawlings | Sound Editor |
| David Watkin | Director of Photography |
| Aldous Huxley | Novel |
| Derek Jarman | Production Design |
| Stuart Baird | Assistant Editor |
| Colin Arthur | Assistant Makeup Artist |
| Peter Diamond | Stunts |
| John Richardson | Special Effects |
| Peter Maxwell Davies | Conductor, Original Music Composer |
| Michael Bradsell | Editor |
| Shirley Russell | Costume Design |
| Gordon K. McCallum | Sound Mixer |
| Graham Ford | Unit Manager |
| Nicolas Hippisley-Coxe | Second Second Assistant Director |
| Tiny Nicholls | Wardrobe Supervisor |
| Harry Benn | Production Controller |
| Peter Ewens | Assistant Camera |
| John Swan | Electrician |
| David Munrow | Music Arranger, Music Director |
| Robert Cartwright | Art Direction |
| Ramon Gow | Hairstylist, Hair Supervisor |
| Charles E. Parker | Makeup Artist |
| John Hayward | Sound Re-Recording Mixer |
| Neville C. Thompson | Production Manager |
| Alan Tomkins | Assistant Art Director |
| Bryn Siddall | Property Buyer |
| Terry Gilbert | Choreographer |
| Ann Skinner | Continuity |
| Robin Browne | Second Unit Director of Photography |
| Ted Morley | Assistant Director |
| Leslie Dilley | Assistant Art Director |
| Terry Apsey | Construction Manager |
| Tony Strong | Scenic Artist |
| Ross Carver | Assistant Hairdresser |
| Harry Fielder | Stunts |
| Rowland Fowles | Boom Operator |
| Tim Wake | Carpenter |
| George Ball | Property Master |
| John Whiting | Theatre Play |
| Geoff Freeman | Unit Publicist |
| Ronnie Taylor | Camera Operator |
| Brian Simmons | Sound Mixer |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Ken Russell | Producer |
| Roy Baird | Associate Producer |
| Robert H. Solo | Producer |
| Organization | Category | Person | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cannes Film Festival | Best Actor | Jean-Paul Belmondo | Won |
Popularity History
| Year | Month | Avg | Max | Min |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 | 19 | 31 | 11 |
| 2024 | 5 | 22 | 30 | 12 |
| 2024 | 6 | 20 | 28 | 11 |
| 2024 | 7 | 22 | 31 | 13 |
| 2024 | 8 | 18 | 31 | 11 |
| 2024 | 9 | 14 | 22 | 9 |
| 2024 | 10 | 15 | 25 | 9 |
| 2024 | 11 | 16 | 29 | 9 |
| 2024 | 12 | 12 | 17 | 9 |
| 2025 | 1 | 15 | 31 | 10 |
| 2025 | 2 | 10 | 15 | 3 |
| 2025 | 3 | 6 | 16 | 1 |
| 2025 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
| 2025 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
| 2025 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 2025 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
Trending Position
| Year | Month | High | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | 986 | 991 |
| Year | Month | High | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | 897 | 930 |