The Devils
Seen it?1971 | 112 min | Drama, History, Horror
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It made about 12 times its budget, though it had middling reviews (67% on Rotten Tomatoes) and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for horror fans and history buffs.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 52 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated NC-17: expect violence and sex.
- Made in 1971: an older pace and style.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
67% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.5 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
Won 1 Venice award: 32nd Venice International Film Festival: Best Director – Foreign.
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$24 million worldwide on a $2 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Ken Russell
- Vanessa RedgraveSister Jeanne des Anges
- Oliver ReedFather Urbain Grandier
- Dudley SuttonBaron de Laubardemont
- Max AdrianIbert
- Gemma JonesMadeleine de Brou
- Murray MelvinFather-Canon Jean Mignon
- Michael GothardFather Pierre Barre
- Georgina HalePhilippe Trincant
- Brian MurphyAdam
- Christopher LogueCardinal Richelieu