The Devils of Loudun (movie)

The Devils of Loudun (movie)

Die Teufel von Loudun
  • Production country: Germany
  • Producer: Rolf Liebermann
  • Production companies: Polyphon, NDR
  • Genre: Music, History, Drama
  • Release date: 7/2/1969
  • Run time: 107 min.

Movie description

This opera revolves around the demonic collective possession suffered by the Ursuline nuns in the convent of Loudun in 1634. The story concentrates on the handsome but doomed Urbain Grandier who fights against fanaticism and evil.

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Cvetka Ahlin

Cvetka Ahlin

Role(s): Claire - Ursuline Sister

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Heinz Blankenburg

Heinz Blankenburg

Role(s): Mannoury - a surgeon

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Ursula Boese

Ursula Boese

Role(s): Louise - Ursuline sister

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Franz-Rudolf Eckhardt

Franz-Rudolf Eckhardt

Role(s): Clerk of the Count

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Joachim Hess

Joachim Hess

Role(s): d'Armagnac - the Mayor of Loudun

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