Eye of the Devil (1966): Cast, Box Office, Plot & Where to Watch
Eye of the Devil is a 1966 horror thriller directed by J. Lee Thompson, starring Ernest Clark as French Police Inspector (uncredited), David Niven and Deborah Kerr. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes and earned $4,966 worldwide. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 36m (96 min)
- Director
- J. Lee Thompson
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Filmways Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Eye of the Devil About?
The premise of Eye of the Devil without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
This is the climax in mind-chilling terror! A French nobleman deserts his wife because of an ancient family secret.
Eye of the Devil Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- vineyard
- dove
- france
- black mass
- hypnotism
- sleepwalking
- human sacrifice
- priest
- occult
- pagan cult
- superstition
- based on novel
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- hooded figure
- folk horror
- town with a dark secret
- paganism
- hand mirror
- bow and arrow
- marquis
- belladonna
- number 13
- number 12
- french chateau
- family winery
- family estate
- harpist
- ritual
- pagan
- burning cross
- aristocrat
- psychotronic film
- cruelty
- magic
- magic trick
- woman wears boots
- paris france
- arrow
- witchcraft
- mother son relationship
- locked door
- locked in a room
- yelling for help
- telephone
- doctor
- religious statue
- religious procession
- screaming woman
- father son relationship
- father lifts his son into the air
- father kisses his son on his forehead
Where to Watch Eye of the Devil
Rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Eye of the Devil Cast & Characters
Ernest Clark leads the cast as French Police Inspector (uncredited), with David Niven as Philippe de Montfaucon and Deborah Kerr as Catherine de Montfaucon. Directed by J. Lee Thompson; 38 actors are credited in all.
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Director J. Lee Thompson
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Ernest Clark as French Police Inspector (uncredited) -
David Niven as Philippe de Montfaucon -
Deborah Kerr as Catherine de Montfaucon - Emlyn Williams as Alain de Montfaucon
Also Starring in Eye of the Devil
· 34 more- Robert Duncan Jacques de Montfaucon
- Suky Appleby Antoinette de Montfaucon
- David Hemmings Christian
- Sharon Tate Odile
- Flora Robson Countess Estelle
- Edward Mulhare Jean-Claude Ibert
- Donald Pleasence Pere Dominic
- Marianne Stone Père Dominic's Servant (uncredited)
- John Le Mesurier Dr. Monnet
- Victor Harrington Villager (uncredited)
- Michael Miller Grandec
- Jim Brady Villager (uncredited)
- Frank Forsyth Guest at Harp Recital (uncredited)
- Fred Wood Church Parishioner (far right) (uncredited)
- Dido Plumb Villager (uncredited)
- Donald Bisset Rennard
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- Hyma Beckley Villager (uncredited)
- Ernie Rice Villager (uncredited)
- John Dunbar Guest at Harp Recital (uncredited)
- Chris Adcock Villager (uncredited)
- George Spence Villager (uncredited)
- George Oliver Villager (uncredited)
- Olwen Brookes Party Guest (uncredited)
- Colin McKenzie Gendarme (uncredited)
- Robin Burns Villager (uncredited)
- Arthur Goodman Villager (uncredited)
- Norman Fisher Villager (uncredited)
- Pauline Letts Marianne
- Pearl Walters Villager (uncredited)
- Bob Raymond Villager (uncredited)
- Tony Castleton Villager in Church (uncredited)
- Lew Hooper Villager (uncredited)
- Dickey Luck Villager (uncredited)
- Nicole Shelby Party Guest (uncredited)
Eye of the Devil Plot Summary
What happens in Eye of the Devil from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Philippe de Montfaucon, David Niven, the hereditary owner of an ancient Bordeaux estate, returns from Paris to the crumbling chateau of Bellenac after three fruitless years in the vineyards. He shares the burden of the land with his devoted wife, Deborah Kerr Catherine, and their two children, Jacques Robert Duncan and Antoinette Suky Appleby. A summons from the valley ushers them into a world where superstition lingers like a shadow; at the center of it all, a sinister priest presents Philippe with a strange amulet that seems to bind fate to old, blood-soaked ritual. The family’s arrival is marked by a small, almost ritual arc: a dove is released, a tethered omen that foreshadows what lies ahead.
Full summary
The whole story of Eye of the Devil, scene by scene
Eye of the Devil Box Office
Eye of the Devil grossed $4,966 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$5K
- International
- $5K
Eye of the Devil Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 featurette.
- Featurette Joe Dante on EYE OF THE DEVIL
How Well Do You Know Eye of the Devil?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
Which actor plays the hereditary owner of the Bordeaux estate, Philippe de Montfaucon?
Cars in Eye of the Devil
3 cars on screen, including the 1955 Bentley S1 Continental and the 1962 Jaguar E-Type.
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1955 Bentley S1 Continental Minor role -
1962 Jaguar E-Type Minor role -
1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 S Cabriolet W180.030 Minor role
Eye of the Devil Also Known As
10 alternative titles, including “L'Œil du Malin” and “Die schwarze 13”.
- Also known as
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- L'Œil du Malin
- Die schwarze 13
- Le Mystère des treize
- Cerimonia per un delitto
- Ojo del diablo
- Око диявола
- Глаз дьявола
- 恶魔之眼
- O Olho do Diabo
- Det djävulska ögat
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Movies Like Eye of the Devil
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Devils of Darkness, The Devil’s Nightmare and Devil Story.
Eye of the Devil FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office and post-credit scenes of Eye of the Devil, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Eye of the Devil?
Eye of the Devil runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
When was Eye of the Devil released?
Eye of the Devil was released on November 18, 1966.
Who directed Eye of the Devil?
Eye of the Devil was directed by J. Lee Thompson.
More films by J. Lee Thompson Who is in the cast of Eye of the Devil?
Eye of the Devil stars Ernest Clark as French Police Inspector (uncredited), David Niven as Philippe de Montfaucon and Deborah Kerr as Catherine de Montfaucon, among 38 credited actors.
Where can I watch Eye of the Devil?
In the US, Eye of the Devil is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Eye of the Devil make at the box office?
Eye of the Devil grossed $4,966 worldwide.
Does Eye of the Devil have a post-credit scene?
No. Eye of the Devil has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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