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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 film by Ken Russell based on Aldous Huxley's novel about a priest accused of witchcraft and sexual deviance in 17th-century France. The film features Oliver Reed, Vanessa Redgrave, and Dudley Sutton, and depicts the corruption and violence of the Cardinal Richelieu's regime.
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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 historical context with extras and reviews.
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Oct 13, 2023 · A film adaptation of Aldous Huxley's The Devils of Loudun, directed by Ken Russell and starring Oliver Reed and Vanessa Redgrave. The film explores sexual repression, groupthink, and political manipulation in 17th-century France, featuring a notorious nun orgy scene.
May 3, 2013 · In 17th-century France, Father Urbain Grandier seeks to protect the city of Loudun from the corrupt establishment of Cardinal Richelieu. Hysteria occurs...
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In 17th-century France, Father Grandier (Oliver Reed) is a priest whose unorthodox views on sex and religion influence a passionate following of nuns, including the sexually obsessed Sister Jeanne...
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A historical drama based on the true story of Father Urbain Grandier, a priest accused of witchcraft and executed by Cardinal Richelieu in 17th-century France. The film depicts the corrupt and brutal power struggle between Richelieu and Grandier, and the hysteria and violence of the nuns possessed by the devil.
