Ken Russell

The Profile

Ken Russell (1927–2011) was an English film director known for flamboyant, controversial films such as The Devils (1971) and Tommy (1975). He began his career in television and made several influential and provocative feature films.

Born 1927, died 2011. Began work in BBC television. His films often provoked controversy and censorship. The Devils stars Oliver Reed and Vanessa Redgrave.

The available review celebrates Ken Russell's The Devils as an extreme, grotesque masterpiece. It emphasizes the film's historical grounding, its provocation of the Catholic Church, and its status as a censored classic. The review places Russell among directors of excess.