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The Devils is a 1971 historical drama horror film written, produced and directed by Ken Russell, and starring Vanessa Redgrave and Oliver Reed.
Jul 16, 1971 · A biographical drama about Father Grandier, a 17th-century priest who defies Cardinal Richelieu and is accused of witchcraft by a possessed nun. The film, based on Aldous Huxley's book, was censored and condemned for its graphic scenes of violence and sexuality.
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Dec 31, 2014 · Watch the uncut version of The Devils, a drama based on Aldous Huxley's The Devils of Loudun, starring Vanessa Redgrave and Oliver Reed. Explore the film's production, censorship, and legacy with extras such as deleted scenes, documentaries, and interviews.
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Aug 3, 2021 · Fifty years ago, Ken Russell's historical drama shocked the world with raw violence and mass orgies. It is a tour de force that deserves to be seen in full, writes Adam...
Grimly stylish, Ken Russell's baroque opus is both provocative and persuasive in its contention that the greatest blasphemy is the leveraging of faith for power. Read Critics Reviews
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Mar 16, 2012 · With its bold and brilliant direction by Ken Russell, magnificent performances by Oliver Reed and Vanessa Redgrave, exquisite Derek Jarman sets and sublimely dissonant score by Sir Peter Maxwell Davies, The Devils stands as a profound and sincere commentary on religious hysteria, political persecution and the corrupt marriage of church and state.
