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The Devils is a 1971 historical drama horror film directed by Ken Russell, based on the 17th-century witch trial of Urbain Grandier. The film depicts the sexual repression, political corruption and religious violence of the time, and was controversial for its graphic content and censorship issues.
The Devils: Directed by Ken Russell. With Vanessa Redgrave, Oliver Reed, Dudley Sutton, Max Adrian. 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.
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- Biography, Drama, History
- Ken Russell
- 1971-07-16
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 Scovell.
- Adam Scovell
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- Ken Russell
- R
- 114 min
May 3, 2013 · The Devils (1971) - Trailer. In 17th-century France, Father Urbain Grandier seeks to protect the city of Loudun from the corrupt establishment of Cardinal Richelieu.
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- A Little Dead Podcast
Oct 13, 2023 · Ken Russell's adaptation of Aldous Huxley's The Devils of Loudun explores sexual repression, groupthink, and political manipulation in 17th-century France. The film features Oliver Reed, Vanessa Redgrave, and a notorious nun orgy scene.
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Olive Reed and Vanessa Redgrave star in Ken Russell's challenging masterwork.Based on the 1952 non-fiction book The Devils of Loudun by Aldous Huxley.Want to...
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