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The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc (1999)
Joan of Arc (original title)

R 158 min  -  Adventure | Biography | Drama  -   12 November 1999 (USA)
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A young girl receives a vision that drives her to rid France of its oppressors.

Director:

Luc Besson
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Rab Affleck Rab Affleck ...
Comrade
Stéphane Algoud Stéphane Algoud ...
Look Out (as Stephane Algoud)
Edwin Apps ...
Bishop
David Bailie ...
English Judge
David Barber David Barber ...
English Judge
Christian Barbier Christian Barbier ...
Captain
Timothy Bateson Timothy Bateson ...
English Judge
David Begg David Begg ...
Nobleman - Rouen's Castle
Christian Bergner Christian Bergner ...
Captain
Andrew Birkin Andrew Birkin ...
Talbot
Dominic Borrelli ...
English Judge
John Boswall John Boswall ...
Old Priest
Matthew Bowyer Matthew Bowyer ...
The Bludgeoned French Soldier
Paul Brooke Paul Brooke ...
Domremy's Priest
Bruce Byron Bruce Byron ...
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Storyline

In 1412, a young girl called Jeanne is born in Domrémy, France. The times are hard: The Hunderd Years war with England has been going on since 1337, English knights and soldiers roam the country. Jeanne develops into a very religious young woman, she confesses several times a day. At the age of 13, she has her first vision and finds a sword. When coming home with it, she finds the English leveling her home town. Years after that, in 1428, she knows her mission is to be ridding France of the English and so sets out to meet Charles, the Dauphin. In his desperate military situation, he welcomes all help and gives the maiden a chance to prove her divine mission. After the successful liberation of Orléans and Reims, the Dauphin can be crowned traditionally in the cathedral of Reims - and does not need her anymore, since his wishes are satisfied. Jeanne d'Arc gets set up in his trap and is imprisoned by the Burgundians... Written by Julian Reischl <julianreischl@mac.com>  

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Plot Keywords:

France | Knight | Sword | Soldier | Heretic  | See more »

Genres:

Adventure | Biography | Drama | History | War

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong graphic battles, a rape and some language See all certifications »

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Details

Country:

France

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Joan of Arc See more »

Filming Locations:

Bruntal, Czech Republic See more »

Box Office

Budget:

FRF 390,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$6,360,968 (USA) (14 November 1999) (2147 Screens)

Gross:

$66,976,317 (Worldwide) (May 2000)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Gaumont See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

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Sound Mix:

DTS  | Dolby Digital EX  | SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

The last film of Joseph O'Conor. See more »

Goofs

Miscellaneous: When the siege tower falls on the gate to the castle, everybody behind the gate door runs away. But on the next clip, there are a lot of people stuffed in under the falling gate. See more »

Quotes

Joan of Arc: I need to speak to the captain of the English Army.
Dunois: To see the captain, we will have to cross the river.
Joan of Arc: Well, who gave the order for me to be brought to this side of the river?
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Connections

Referenced in "Estrenos Críticos: Los Tres Mosqueteros (#1.19)" (2011) See more »

Soundtracks

"My Heart Calling"
Lyrics and Music by Eric Serra and Noa
Produced by Eric Serra
Performed by Noa
With the Special Authorization of Interscope/Geffen See more »