Overview
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.
DirectorKen Russell
ProducersKen Russell, Robert H. Solo
ScreenplayKen Russell
Top Casts

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
Christopher Logue
Cardinal Richelieu
Details
LanguageEnglish, Latin
Production companiesRusso Productions
Budget2000000
TaglineHell holds no surprises for them.