The Devils (1971)
07/16/1971 (GB) • 1h 57m
Hell holds no surprises for them.
Overview
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.
Top Billed Cast
Sister Jeanne des Anges
Father Urbain Grandier
Baron de Laubardemont
Ibert
Madeleine de Brou
Father-Canon Jean Mignon
Father Pierre Barre
Philippe Trincant
Adam
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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
$2,000,000.00
Revenue
$11,000,000.00
Keywords
nun
chaos
christianity
inquisition
exploitation
satire
surrealism
biography
based on true story
sin
hysteria
priest
torture
roman catholic church
blasphemy
convent (nunnery)
nunsploitation
17th century
grim
religious controversy
sexual perversion
absurd
banned film
bold
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