The Devil's Envoys
Seen it?1942 | 121 min | Romance, Fantasy, Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and soft box office. 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 romantics and fantasy fans. If you loved Wicked or Stardust, start here.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 1 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1942: an older pace and style.
At the end of the 15th century, a man and a woman, posing as traveling minstrels, are sent by the Devil to a castle to seduce its inhabitants.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 5K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Marcel Carné
- ArlettyDominique, a Minstrel
- Marie DéaAnne Hugues
- Fernand LedouxBaron Hugues, Anne's father
- Alain CunyGilles, a Minstrel
- Roger BlinThe Monster Showman
- Gabriel GabrioThe Executioner
- Marcel HerrandBaron Renaud, Anne's fiancé
- Jules BerryThe Devil
- Pierre LabryA Lord
- Jean d'YdThe Playboy