The Devil's Envoys_
Original: Les Visiteurs du soir
At the end of the 15th century, a man and a woman, posing as traveling minstrels, are sent by the Devil to a castle to seduce its inhabitants.
Starring
Arletty, Marie Déa, Fernand Ledoux
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
The Devil's Envoys was released 84 years ago in 1942.
Overview
At the end of the 15th century, a man and a woman, posing as traveling minstrels, are sent by the Devil to a castle to seduce its inhabitants.
The Devil's Envoys is a Romance, Fantasy, Drama film with a runtime of 2h 1m.
CAST (20)
Arletty
Dominique, a Minstrel
Marie Déa
Anne Hugues
Fernand Ledoux
Baron Hugues, Anne's father
Alain Cuny
Gilles, a Minstrel
Roger Blin
The Monster Showman
Gabriel Gabrio
The Executioner
Marcel Herrand
Baron Renaud, Anne's fiancé
Jules Berry
The Devil
Pierre Labry
A Lord
Jean d'Yd
The Playboy
JB
Janine Berry
(uncredited)
Claudye Carter
(uncredited)
François Chaumette
Gillaume, un page (uncredited)
JD
Jean Darnel
Un page (uncredited)
AF
Arsenio Freignac
(uncredited)
Guy Henry
(uncredited)
RH
Robert Hébert
(uncredited)
Robert Le Béal
(uncredited)
MM
Marie-Thérèse Moissel
(uncredited)
Piéral
Un nain (uncredited)
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
121 min (2h 1m)
Original Title
Les Visiteurs du soir
Language
French
Country
Rating
6.8/10 (72 votes)
Popularity
1
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Devil's Envoys about?
At the end of the 15th century, a man and a woman, posing as traveling minstrels, are sent by the Devil to a castle to seduce its inhabitants.
How long is The Devil's Envoys?
The Devil's Envoys has a runtime of 121 minutes (2h 1m).
Who stars in The Devil's Envoys?
The cast of The Devil's Envoys includes Arletty, Marie Déa, Fernand Ledoux, Alain Cuny, Roger Blin.
What is the rating of The Devil's Envoys?
The Devil's Envoys has a rating of 6.8 out of 10 based on 72 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Romance
Fantasy
Drama