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Ken Russell's Film of The Devils

The Devils (1971)

Drama, Historical, Biographical | UK

Director: Ken Russell

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In cinema from 25/07/1971

Rating: 7.8/10

User rating: 10/10

SYNOPSIS

In 17th-century France, Father Urbain Grandier's protection of the city of Loudun from the corrupt Cardinal Richelieu is undermined by a sexually repressed nun's accusation of witchcraft.

Actors

Writer: Ken Russell, John Whiting

Producer: Roy Baird, Ken Russell

RUNTIME: 111 min

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