The Devils (1971): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Devils is a 1971 biographical drama starring Christopher Logue, Oliver Reed and Murray Melvin. It runs 1 hour 51 minutes and earned $2,293 worldwide. Critics gave it 49 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 51m (111 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Dear International
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Devils About?
The premise of The Devils without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A young couple's housewarming party takes a dark turn when a malevolent force invades, unleashing terror and chaos. As the entity’s influence spreads, appearances become deceptive and paranoia grips the guests. Trust erodes as people disappear, leaving behind an atmosphere of dread and suspicion. The remaining partygoers must confront the horrifying reality of the supernatural presence and fight for survival.
The Devils Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- priest
- 17th century
- religion
- france
- nun
- repressed sexuality
- torture
- based on true story
- period drama
- mother superior
- psychological horror
- manipulation
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- satire
- sexual hysteria
- religious psychosis
- execution by fire
- pandemonium
- excommunication
- sex with a priest
- religious fanaticism
- orgy
- inquisition
- delirium
- nunsploitation
- burned at the stake
- surrealism
- exorcism
- devil
- hanging
- mass hysteria
- convent
- execution
- tragedy
- based on play
- lust
- psychotronic film
- titillation
- sex scene
- blood
- witchcraft
- extreme film
- epidemic
- year 1634
- 1630s
- fanatism
- christian fanatic
- dark comedy
- witch hunter
- cardinal richelieu character
- king louis xiii character
The Devils Cast
Christopher Logue leads the cast, with Oliver Reed and Murray Melvin.
Also Starring in The Devils
· 6 moreThe Devils Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Devils 49 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 49 Metascore
User score 7.6
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TMDB 75% User score
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The Devils Plot Summary
What happens in The Devils from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the tumultuous backdrop of 17th Century France, the ambitious Cardinal Richelieu (Christopher Logue) is weaving a complex web of deceit and manipulation, seeking to extend his grasp on power by influencing King Louis XIII (Graham Armitage). Engaging the king in persuasive dialogues, Richelieu successfully convinces him that the fortifications of cities across France should be dismantled to thwart any potential Protestant uprisings. However, the king, bound by a promise to protect the town of Loudun, forbids the demolitions there.
Full summary
The whole story of The Devils, scene by scene
The Devils Box Office
The Devils grossed $2,293 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$2.3K
The Devils Trailers & Videos
20 videos: 2 trailers, 6 clips, 2 featurettes and 10 behind-the-scenes videos.
- Trailer The Devils 1971 trailer in 4k by ShudderHorrorFans
- Clip The Devils (1971) - Seven Devils
- Clip The Devils (1971) - Remain Nameless
- Clip The Devils (1971) ─ Grandier's Bone (Deleted Scene)
How Well Do You Know The Devils?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who influences King Louis XIII to demolish city fortifications?
The Devils Also Known As
18 alternative titles, including “Ken Russell's Film of The Devils” and “Los demonios”.
- Also known as
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- Ken Russell's Film of The Devils
- Los demonios
- Οι Δαιμονισμένες
- I Diavoli
- Les Diables
- Djevlene
- Die Teufel
- Ördögök
- Os Demônios
- Os Diabos
- 악령들
- Ďáblové
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- 卢丹的恶魔
- Дьяволы
- Şeytanlar
- Djävlarna
- Diabły
- Дияволи
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The Devils FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Devils, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Devils?
The Devils runs 1 hour 51 minutes (111 minutes).
When was The Devils released?
The Devils was released on July 16, 1971.
Who is in the cast of The Devils?
The Devils stars Christopher Logue, Oliver Reed and Murray Melvin, among 10 credited actors.
How much did The Devils make at the box office?
The Devils grossed $2,293 worldwide.
How is The Devils rated?
The Devils has 49 on Metacritic and 75% on TMDB.
Does The Devils have a post-credit scene?
No. The Devils has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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