Overview
Plot
In 1634 France, charismatic Father Urbain Grandier is accused of witchcraft by the sexually depraved Sister Jeanne, and corrupt church and state officials eagerly exploit the charges.
- Directors
- Ken Russell
- Cast
- 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
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Genre
- Drama, History, Horror
- Release date
- 1971-07-16
- Studios
- Russo Productions
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Set in 1634 France, the story centers on Father Urbain Grandier, a charismatic priest who becomes the target of witchcraft accusations from Sister Jeanne, whose claims are driven by sexual obsession. Corrupt officials in both church and state seize upon the allegations, using them to pursue their own ends against Grandier.
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