Summary
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.
Details
Release Date: July 16, 1971
Runtime: 117 minutes
Genres: Drama, History, Horror
Original Language: EN
Rating: ⭐ 7.5/10 (398 votes)
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Cast
Vanessa Redgrave
Sister Jeanne des Anges
Oliver Reed
Father Urbain Grandier
Dudley Sutton
Baron de Laubardemont
Max Adrian
Ibert
Gemma Jones
Madeleine de Brou
Murray Melvin
Father-Canon Jean Mignon
Michael Gothard
Father Pierre Barre
Georgina Hale
Philippe Trincant
Brian Murphy
Adam
John Woodvine
Louis Trincant
Andrew Faulds
Rangier
Kenneth Colley
Legrand
Judith Paris
Sister Agnes (miscredited as Sister Judith)
Catherine Willmer
Sister Catherine
Niké Arrighi
Nun (uncredited)
Pat Ashton
Gossiping Woman (uncredited)
Imogen Claire
Nun (uncredited)
Twiggy
Pageboy (uncredited)
Justin de Villeneuve
Courtier (uncredited)