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The Devils

1971 · 112 min · Director: Ken Russell

The Devils (1971) is a history drama, directed by Ken Russell. It stars Vanessa Redgrave and Oliver Reed. The film is based on a true story. The 112-minute film holds an audience score of 7.4/10.

What The Devils Is About

A charismatic 17th-century French priest becomes the target of a sexually obsessed nun’s witchcraft accusations, which corrupt church and state officials are all too happy to exploit.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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What is The Devils about?

A charismatic 17th-century French priest becomes the target of a sexually obsessed nun’s witchcraft accusations, which corrupt church and state officials are all too happy to exploit.

Where can I watch The Devils?

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How long is The Devils?

The Devils runs for 112 minutes (1h 52m).

When did The Devils come out?

The Devils was released in 1971.

Who directed The Devils?

The Devils was directed by Ken Russell.

Who stars in The Devils?

The Devils stars Vanessa Redgrave, Oliver Reed, Dudley Sutton, Max Adrian.

What is The Devils's rating?

The Devils holds 7.7/10 on IMDb and 7.4/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 73 out of 100.

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