Saint Joan (1957)
Saint Joan (1957) is a historical drama film based on the 1923 play by George Bernard Shaw, centered around the life of Joan of Arc. In the year 1456, King Charles VII has recurring visions of Joan, his former army commander who was burned at the stake for heresy twenty-five years prior. In these dreams, he informs Joan that her case has been reviewed and her conviction overturned. Charles reminisces about how she first came into his life as a simple peasant girl at the age of seventeen and how she received divine messages from Saints Catherine and Margaret, foretelling her role in leading the French army against England at Orléans and securing his coronation at Reims cathedral. Upon arriving at Chinon palace to meet with the Dauphin, Joan discovers him to be an immature and disinterested leader.
Despite being doubted and branded as crazy by members of the court, Joan instills her unwavering faith and determination in the Dauphin, ultimately earning command of the army. Afterwards, Joan bears witness to Charles’ coronation. Despite winning the hearts of the people with her military successes, her voices, convictions, self-assurance and seemingly otherworldly abilities have gained her powerful enemies. Now that Charles no longer requires her aid, he anticipates her return to her father’s farm. Joan dares Charles to reclaim Paris from the English, but he expresses a preference for signing a treaty rather than engaging in battle. Unfortunately, Joan’s plea to march on Paris is met with refusal from all sides.
Date of download: 2015-11-11T17:22:34+00:00
Cast:  Jean SebergSt.Joan of Arc  Richard WidmarkThe Dauphin / Charles VII  Richard ToddDunois / Bastard of Orleans  Anton WalbrookPeter Cauchon / Bishop of Beauvais  John GielgudEarl of Warwick  Felix AylmerInquisitor  Harry AndrewsJohn de Stogumber  Margot GrahameDuchesse de la Tremouille  Barry JonesDe Courcelles  Francis De WolffLa Tremouille  Finlay CurrieArchbishop of Rheims  Victor MaddernEnglish Soldier  Bernard MilesMaster Executioner  Patrick BarrCaptain La Hire |
Saint Joan (1957) is a historical drama film based on the 1923 play by George Bernard Shaw, centered around the life of Joan of Arc. In the year 1456, King Charles VII has recurring visions of Joan, his former army commander who was burned at the stake for heresy twenty-five years prior. In these dreams, he informs Joan that her case has been reviewed and her conviction overturned. Charles reminisces about how she first came into his life as a simple peasant girl at the age of seventeen and how she received divine messages from Saints Catherine and Margaret, foretelling her role in leading the French army against England at Orléans and securing his coronation at Reims cathedral. Upon arriving at Chinon palace to meet with the Dauphin, Joan discovers him to be an immature and disinterested leader.
Despite being doubted and branded as crazy by members of the court, Joan instills her unwavering faith and determination in the Dauphin, ultimately earning command of the army. Afterwards, Joan bears witness to Charles’ coronation. Despite winning the hearts of the people with her military successes, her voices, convictions, self-assurance and seemingly otherworldly abilities have gained her powerful enemies. Now that Charles no longer requires her aid, he anticipates her return to her father’s farm. Joan dares Charles to reclaim Paris from the English, but he expresses a preference for signing a treaty rather than engaging in battle. Unfortunately, Joan’s plea to march on Paris is met with refusal from all sides.
