The Devils

Synopsis

Ken Russell’s *The Devils* plunges into the dark heart of 17th-century France, where the charismatic priest Urbain Grandier is adored by his parishioners but despised by political rivals. When a convent of Ursuline nuns begins exhibiting signs of demonic possession, accusations of witchcraft are swiftly leveled against Grandier. What unfolds is a harrowing drama exploring the volatile intersection of religious fervor, political manipulation, and sexual repression. Audiences are taken on a visually stunning and deeply unsettling journey, as the film peels back layers of hysteria and ambition, making for a potent and unforgettable experience that remains fiercely relevant today.

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Cast

Vanessa RedgraveSister Jeanne des AngesOliver ReedFather Urbain GrandierDudley SuttonBaron de LaubardemontMax AdrianIbertGemma JonesMadeleine de BrouMurray MelvinFather-Canon Jean MignonMichael GothardFather Pierre BarreGeorgina HalePhilippe TrincantBrian MurphyAdamChristopher LogueCardinal RichelieuGraham ArmitageKing Louis XIIIJohn WoodvineLouis Trincant