The Devil Rides Out
“The beauty of woman...The demon of darkness...The unholy of union.”
Synopsis
The powers of good are pitted against the forces of evil as the Duc de Richelieu wrestles with the charming but deadly Satanist, Mocata, for the soul of his friend. Mocata has the knowledge and the power to summon the forces of darkness and, as the Duc de Richelieu and his friends remain within the protected pentacle, they are subjected to ever-increasing horror until thundering hooves herald the arrival of the Angel of Death.
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The Devil Rides Out / Official Theatrical Trailer (1968) HDOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-08-17
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Christopher Lee
Duc de Richleau
Leon Greene
Rex Van Ryn
Patrick Mower
Simon Aron
Niké Arrighi
Tanith Carlisle
Charles Gray
Mocata
Sarah Lawson
Marie Eaton
Paul Eddington
Richard Eaton
Patrick Allen
Rex Van Ryan (voice)
Rosalyn Landor
Peggy Eaton
Gwen Ffrangcon Davies
Countess
Russell Waters
Malin
Eddie Powell
The Goat of Mendes
Keith Pyott
Max
Jeff Silk
Chauffeur
Peter Swanwick
Satanist
John Tatham
Satanist
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 18, 1968
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 21, 2021
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Terence Fisher
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Matheson
- Original Score
- James Bernard
- Original Title
- The Devil Rides Out
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Hammer Film Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Terence Fisher
Richard Matheson, Dennis Wheatley
James Bernard
Arthur Grant
Spencer Reeve
Anthony Nelson Keys
Department Leadership Roster
Terence Fisher
Director
Anthony Nelson Keys
Producer
Spencer Reeve
Editor
James Bernard
Original Music Composer
Arthur Grant
Director of Photography
Richard Matheson
Screenplay
Bernard Robinson
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Devil Rides Out
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What is The Devil Rides Out about?
The powers of good are pitted against the forces of evil as the Duc de Richelieu wrestles with the charming but deadly Satanist, Mocata, for the soul of his friend. Mocata has the knowledge and the power to summon the forces of darkness and, as the Duc de Richelieu and his friends remain within the protected pentacle, they are subjected to ever-increasing horror until thundering hooves herald the arrival of the Angel of Death.
Who directed The Devil Rides Out?
The Devil Rides Out was directed by Terence Fisher.
Who stars in The Devil Rides Out?
The principal cast of The Devil Rides Out includes Christopher Lee, Leon Greene, Patrick Mower, Niké Arrighi, Charles Gray.
When was The Devil Rides Out released and how long is it?
The Devil Rides Out was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for The Devil Rides Out?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Devil Rides Out was composed by James Bernard.
Is The Devil Rides Out based on a book or true story?
The Devil Rides Out is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Dennis Wheatley".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Devil Rides Out?
The Devil Rides Out holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).