The Devils
“Hell will hold no surprises for them...”
Synopsis
In 1634 France, charismatic Father Urbain Grandier becomes the target of a sexually obsessed nun’s witchcraft accusations, which corrupt church and state officials are all too happy to exploit.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Type: Trailer • Published 2026-08-13
Top Cast
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Vanessa Redgrave
Sister Jeanne des Anges
Oliver Reed
Father Urbain Grandier
Dudley Sutton
Baron de Laubardemont
Max Adrian
Ibert
Gemma Jones
Madeleine de Brou
Murray Melvin
Father-Canon Jean Mignon
Michael Gothard
Father Pierre Barre
Georgina Hale
Philippe Trincant
Brian Murphy
Adam
Christopher Logue
Cardinal Richelieu
Graham Armitage
King Louis XIII
John Woodvine
Louis Trincant
Andrew Faulds
Rangier
Kenneth Colley
Legrand
Judith Paris
Sister Agnes (miscredited as Sister Judith)
Catherine Willmer
Sister Catherine
Izabella Telezynska
Sister Iza
Niké Arrighi
Nun (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 16, 2026
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 21, 2002
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$22.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
11.38x
+$20.8M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ken Russell
- Screenplay & Story
- Ken Russell
- Original Score
- Peter Maxwell Davies
- Original Title
- The Devils
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, Latin
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Budget
- $2M
- Worldwide Gross
- $22.8M
- Production Studios
- Russo Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ken Russell
Ken Russell, Aldous Huxley, John Whiting
Peter Maxwell Davies
David Watkin, Robin Browne
Michael Bradsell
Robert H. Solo, Ken Russell
Department Leadership Roster
Ken Russell
Director
Ken Russell
Screenplay
Michael Bradsell
Editor
David Watkin
Director of Photography
Derek Jarman
Production Design
Robert H. Solo
Producer
Ken Russell
Producer
Peter Maxwell Davies
Original Music Composer
Shirley Russell
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NC-17: Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 18 ans — 18+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Devils
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Devils about?
In 1634 France, charismatic Father Urbain Grandier becomes the target of a sexually obsessed nun’s witchcraft accusations, which corrupt church and state officials are all too happy to exploit.
Who directed The Devils?
The Devils was directed by Ken Russell.
Who stars in The Devils?
The principal cast of The Devils includes Vanessa Redgrave, Oliver Reed, Dudley Sutton, Max Adrian, Gemma Jones.
When was The Devils released and how long is it?
The Devils was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Devils?
The Devils had a reported production budget of $2M and grossed $22.8M at the worldwide box office (11.38 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Devils?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Devils was composed by Peter Maxwell Davies.
Is The Devils based on a book or true story?
The Devils is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Aldous Huxley".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Devils?
The Devils holds official age classifications: AU: R 18+; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 18 (Interdit aux moins de 18 ans — 18+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: NC-17 (Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.).