A young girl receives a vision that drives her to rid France of its oppressors.
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| Rab Affleck | ... | Comrade | |
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Stéphane Algoud | ... | Look Out (as Stephane Algoud) |
| Edwin Apps | ... | Bishop | |
| David Bailie | ... | English Judge | |
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David Barber | ... | English Judge |
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Christian Barbier | ... | Captain |
| Timothy Bateson | ... | English Judge | |
| David Begg | ... | Nobleman - Rouen's Castle | |
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Christian Bergner | ... | Captain |
| Andrew Birkin | ... | Talbot | |
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Dominic Borrelli | ... | English Judge |
| John Boswall | ... | Old Priest | |
| Matthew Bowyer | ... | The Bludgeoned French Soldier | |
| Paul Brooke | ... | Domremy's Priest | |
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Bruce Byron | ... | Joan's Father |
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1429. While the war between France and England (the Hundred Years War) appeared settled in 1420, in England's favour, the death of King Henry V of England reignites it. England occupies large areas of France and appears set to take the whole of it. Into this moment of crisis rides legendary Joan of Arc, a teenage girl who claims to be lead by divine visions. Written by grantss
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religious conviction | dauphin | trial | joan of arc | wartime rape |Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for strong graphic battles, a rape and some language | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Release Date:
12 November 1999 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Budget:
$85,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend USA:
$6,360,968, 14 November 1999Gross USA:
$14,276,317Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$66,976,317Company Credits
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Title Card: 1420. Henry V, King of England, and Charles VI, King of France, sign the Treaty of Troyes. The treaty states that the kingdom of France will belong to England upon the king's death. But the two kings die a few months apart. Henry VI is the new king of England and of France, but he is only a few months old. Charles VII, the Dauphin of France, has no intention to abandon his kingdom to a child nor even to his tutor, the Duke of Bedford. A bloody war begins and the English, along with...
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Lyrics and Music by Éric Serra and Achinoam Nini
Produced by Éric Serra
Performed by Achinoam Nini
With the Special Authorization of Interscope/Geffen
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In the end credits the movie is dedicated to two pop stars: " For Sting and Madonna ". See more »Goofs
The English captain clearly does not bring his armour when he escapes the Touirelles by jumping into the river. He was wearing the same armour earlier in the film, as he does on the battle field later on, after the battle of the Touirelles. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Title Card: 1420. Henry V, King of England, and Charles VI, King of France, sign the Treaty of Troyes. The treaty states that the kingdom of France will belong to England upon the king's death. But the two kings die a few months apart. Henry VI is the new king of England and of France, but he is only a few months old. Charles VII, the Dauphin of France, has no intention to abandon his kingdom to a child nor even to his tutor, the Duke of Bedford. A bloody war begins and the English, along with...
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Alternate Versions
The European release was 10 minutes longer than the US theatrical version, which omits, among others, the scene where Joan's virginity is tested before the court of King Charles VII. The longer version has been released in the USA on DVD. See more »Soundtracks
My Heart CallingLyrics and Music by Éric Serra and Achinoam Nini
Produced by Éric Serra
Performed by Achinoam Nini
With the Special Authorization of Interscope/Geffen
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It's 15th century France. Joan of Arc (Milla Jovovich) is the teenage warrior leading the fight against the English.
This is Luc Besson's grand take on the heroine Joan of Arc with lots of gusto. Milla Jovovich certainly has the crazed intensity of a zealot. Sometimes, it drifts towards camp. Considering she got the job because she was married to Luc Besson at the time, it could have gone a lot worst.
The basic storyline is well known. The best parts of the story happens midway in the movie. That's where the big battle scenes occur. Certainly the battles are big especially for using real action in modern movies. After the battles, the story drags as she gets captured and tried. It may be better to climax the film with the big win in Orléans. Keep the slower parts as a postscript.