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The Devils (1971)
Directed by Ken Russell
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Overview
In 17th-century France, Father Urbain Grandier seeks to protect the city of Loudun from the corrupt establishment of Cardinal Richelieu. Hysteria occurs within the city when he is accused of witchcraft by the sexually repressed Sister Jeanne.
Rated R | Length 114 minutes
Actors
Vanessa Redgrave | Oliver Reed | Dudley Sutton | Max Adrian | Gemma Jones | Murray Melvin | Michael Gothard | Georgina Hale | Brian Murphy | Christopher Logue | Graham Armitage | John Woodvine | Andrew Faulds | Kenneth Colley | Judith Paris | Catherine Willmer | Izabella Telezynska | Niké Arrighi | Pat Ashton | Peter Avella | Imogen Claire | Barbie Denham | Hugh Elton | Harry Fielder | Selina Gilbert | Cheryl Grunwald | Charles Price | Charles Rayford | Jack Sharp | Tina Simmons | Doremy Vernon | Twiggy | Donald Campbell | Justin de Villeneuve | Fred Peck | Tony Allen
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/20/2013 | Movie Screen | Film | Theater | 9 stars |
| (Average) 9 stars |
Viewing Notes
This was a late addition to the schedule and I had to re-arrange my picks in order to fit it in, but so glad I did. The Devils was one of the festival highlights for me as this was a recently discovered uncut version and projected in 35mm (probably the only film of the entire fest to actually be on film).
Pat Healy happened to sit next to me and Jay and I talked movies, Chicago movie theaters and film history with him before and after the screening. It was a great conversation with a great actor who is obviously passionate about film.
Oliver Reed was excellent as the lead, the print was sumptuous, and the movie was crazy!
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