The Devil's Envoys (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1942, The Devil's Envoys is a fantasy, drama and romance film directed by Marcel Carné, running about 116 minutes.
What it’s about. At the end of the 15th century, two traveling minstrels Gilles and Dominique come to the castle of Baron Hugues. Gilles charms Anne, Hugues' daughter, while Dominique charms both Hugues and Anne's fiance. Gilles and Dominique are not really in love: they were sent by the Devil to test desperate people. But Anne is so pure that Gilles is caught in his own trap... How will they fight against the Devil?
Who’s in it. The Devil's Envoys stars Arletty as Dominique, a Minstrel, Marie Déa as Anne Hugues, Fernand Ledoux as Baron Hugues, Anne's father and Alain Cuny as Gilles, a Minstrel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Devil's Envoys has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Devil's Envoys page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Devil's Envoys tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Devil's Envoys (1942)?
- In US, The Devil's Envoys is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Devil's Envoys worth watching?
- The Devil's Envoys holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Devil's Envoys?
- The Devil's Envoys stars Arletty, Marie Déa, Fernand Ledoux, Alain Cuny and Roger Blin.
- When was The Devil's Envoys released?
- The Devil's Envoys was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.