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About Ken Russell’s The Devils (2026)
In 17th-century France, Father Grandier (Oliver Reed) is a priest whose unorthodox views on sex and religion influence a passionate following of nuns, including the sexually obsessed Sister Jeanne (Vanessa Redgrave). When the power-hungry Cardinal Richelieu (Christopher Logue) realizes he must eliminate Grandier to gain control of France, Richelieu portrays Grandier as a satanist and spearheads a public outcry to destroy the once-loved priest's reputation.
Cast & Crew
Ken Russell, Oliver Reed, Vanessa Redgrave, Dudley Sutton, Max Adrian, Gemma Jones, Murray Melvin, Michael Gothard, Georgina Hale, Brian Murphy, Christopher Logue, David Watkin, Michael Bradsell, Peter Maxwell Davies, Robert H. Solo
Frequently asked questions
How long is Ken Russell’s The Devils (2026)?
Ken Russell’s The Devils (2026) is 1 hr 54 min long.
Who directed Ken Russell’s The Devils (2026)?
Ken Russell
Who is Urbain Grandier in Ken Russell’s The Devils (2026)?
Oliver Reed plays Urbain Grandier in the film.
What is Ken Russell’s The Devils (2026) about?
In 17th-century France, Father Grandier (Oliver Reed) is a priest whose unorthodox views on sex and religion influence a passionate following of nuns, including the sexually obsessed Sister Jeanne (Vanessa Redgrave). When the power-hungry Cardinal Richelieu (Christopher Logue) realizes he must eliminate Grandier to gain control of France, Richelieu portrays Grandier as a satanist and spearheads a public outcry to destroy the once-loved priest's reputation.