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Joan of Arc

  • TV Mini Series
  • 1999
  • TV-PG
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
6.5K
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Leelee Sobieski in Joan of Arc (1999)
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Spurred by divine voices and visions, fifteenth century teen Joan d'Arc leads French forces against the English.Spurred by divine voices and visions, fifteenth century teen Joan d'Arc leads French forces against the English.Spurred by divine voices and visions, fifteenth century teen Joan d'Arc leads French forces against the English.

  • Stars
    • Leelee Sobieski
    • Chad Willett
    • Peter O'Toole
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    6.5K
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    • Stars
      • Leelee Sobieski
      • Chad Willett
      • Peter O'Toole
    • 100User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 15 wins & 29 nominations total

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    Leelee Sobieski
    Leelee Sobieski
    • Joan d'Arc
    • 1999
    Chad Willett
    Chad Willett
    • Jean de Metz
    • 1999
    Peter O'Toole
    Peter O'Toole
    • Bishop Pierre Cauchon
    • 1999
    Neil Patrick Harris
    Neil Patrick Harris
    • King Charles VII of France…
    • 1999
    Powers Boothe
    Powers Boothe
    • Jacques d'Arc
    • 1999
    Peter Strauss
    Peter Strauss
    • La Hire
    • 1999
    Ted Atherton
    Ted Atherton
    • Jean d'Estivet
    • 1999
    Olympia Dukakis
    Olympia Dukakis
    • Mother Babette
    • 1999
    Robert Loggia
    Robert Loggia
    • Father Monet
    • 1999
    Jacqueline Bisset
    Jacqueline Bisset
    • Isabelle d'Arc
    • 1999
    Shirley MacLaine
    Shirley MacLaine
    • Madame de Beaurevoir
    • 1999
    Jonathan Hyde
    Jonathan Hyde
    • John Plantagenet, Duke of Bedford
    • 1999
    Maximilian Schell
    Maximilian Schell
    • Brother Jean le Maistre
    • 1999
    Maury Chaykin
    Maury Chaykin
    • Sir Robert de Baudricourt
    • 1999
    Jaimz Woolvett
    Jaimz Woolvett
    • Philip III, Duke of Burgundy (as Jaimz Wolvett)
    • 1999
    Ron White
    Ron White
    • Jean de Dunois
    • 1999
    Justin Peroff
    • Pierre d'Arc
    • 1999
    Matt Hoffman
    Matt Hoffman
    • Raymond
    • 1999
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    TxMike

    Leelee Sobieski becomes Joan of Arc is this fine film.

    In a stroke of good fortune for those of us who like a good historical religious story, this film and "Messenger" both came out in 1999. They are both excellent, both relate the same story, but in quite different ways. Here, Joan is depicted in the more traditional manner, a young girl who is both humble and headstrong in her wanting to follow God's will, and help set France free of the English. As I did for "Messenger", I rate this one a strong "8" of 10.

    I own the DVD, and it is a very nice one. No extras, but the picture and sound, in ProLogic, are both excellent. The movie was originally broadcast as a "mini-series", as I recall, but the DVD is one continuous presentation 3 hours and 5 minutes long. However, there are no wasted scenes here, and the entire story is captivating.

    To add a great touch of realism, much of the filming was obviously done in unheated churches and castles. As a result you can see the breath of the characters in the cold as they speak. It probably was really like that during the 1400s. Also, the colors chosen for the costuming remind me of the colors in old masters' paintings. The deep rose, muted royal blue, the earth tones, all added to the realism.

    Leelee Sobieski really became Joan for this role. Plus, all the other veteran actors were in top form. There isn't any flaw in the film version of the story of Joan of Arc.
    K. Canon

    Hauntingly Beautiful....

    There are few movies that bring me to tears. Epic movies such as "The Mission" and "Braveheart" succeeded in that. However "Joan of Arc" surpassed them all. I taped the mini-series, and it is the only movie that has me sobbing EVERY SINGLE TIME I watch it. Coming from an actor, this is wonderfully written and beautifully acted by Peter O'Toole, Neil Patrick Harris (far from his Doogie Howser days!), Chad Willet, and, of course, Leelee Sobieski. She didn't play the Maid of Lorraine...she WAS the Maid of Lorraine. I give credit to the people behind the musical score, it fits the movie perfectly, and 12-year old Charlotte Church's vocals were just the thing for the battle scenes. This is one movie I will cherish always.
    9marcin_kukuczka

    Great depiction of the story of Maid of Orleans!

    A lot of films have been made about this person, but none of them seems to be as powerful as this one. The reason is not only the fact that few films of such topics include such a great cast (most of the characters are played by great stars of cinema). It is, I think, the way that Mr Duguay portrayed Joan of Arc, really as she most probably was like: a young, sweet maiden who dared say the British: "I will lead my nation to victory through God's help!" She turns out to be a saint rather than, like in some other movies, a religious fanatic.

    The portrayal of Joan is created perfectly by a young, beautiful actress, with Polish ancestry, Leelee Sobieski. Throughout the movie, she beautifully stresses her innocence and gentleness going in pairs with the capability of leadership. In my opinion, no matter if Leelee will appear in other 50 films in her life career, this role will always be UNFORGETTABLE!

    Others who shine in their roles are, of course, Peter O'Toole as bishop Cauchon. On the one hand, he judges Joan and accuses her of pride and vanity; but on the other hand, fights for her "eternal soul". Maximilian Schell also gives a fine performance as a cruel and double faced representative of inquisition. But I particularly like Peter Strauss as La Hire, a commander of the French army. This role is typical for him: someone hesitating and doubting, but in the long run, opening his eyes and totally setting his heart on the values.

    "I stopped to believe in others and started to believe myself only. At Orleans, I stopped to believe myself, I started to believe in you," as he says once to Joan - REALLY POWERFUL!

    The mini series about Joan of Arc is a must in my film gallery. Without hesitation, I give it 9/10. GREAT STORY, WONDERFUL CAST, EXCELLENT MUSIC, MEMORABLE QUOTES, GREAT LOCATIONS (old castles in the Czech Republic)! This movie is really visually stunning. Do see it! Having seen once, you will feel a need to see this at least for the second time.
    Big Neil-2

    A challenging role

    Joan is perhaps the most female difficult role to cast. The actress must be attractive but not conventionally alluring; magnetic but not intellectual; a towering figure but physically slight. You must understand why people would die for her. Above all, the performer must convey an authentic sense of religious piety, a virtual impossibility for young actors today. Sandrine Bonnaire--a wonderful star in every other respect--tried her hand in the recent French version but was too sexy for the part.

    As Joan, Sobieski juggles the disparate requirements astonishingly well. This is emphatically not the kind of movie in which the actress can merely show up and look decorative; you have to work at it, but as Sobieski revealed in Uprising, she has the capacity for challenging period roles. And that also means that in contrast to her female peers in the business, she has a long professional future.

    Watch out for O'Toole in an astonishing performance as a Cardinal who gradually realizes that Joan is the real thing.

    The culminating scene--no details provided, you must see it yourself--is curiously uplifting and properly theological rather than merely unpleasant.
    Erik G.

    why don't they make more movies like this!?

    This is great stuff. Like everyone else, I loved Leelee as Joan. She is a very good young actor. The story is well done, much better than most big budget movies (that usually end up as just dreck aimed at idiots). The acting is good, the script is great, etc, etc--what I really loved about it was the period detail. Awesome. These guys have full plate armor that makes the guys in 'Excalibur' seem underdressed! Gotta love that. If only for the battle of Orleans, this movie is worth a look. Such intensity in a battle is so rarely matched, and they did it without overexcessive gore and blood, so I can let my kids watch it without flinching (too much). This is good, because a story like this, tragic as it is, is important for everyone to hear. Not only that, the story is TRUE. I'm sure some liberties were taken in this version, but it doesn't matter, the heart of the story is about idealism in the face of bitter cynicism. Joan brings hope and victory with her vision, and for her effort is betrayed and murdered in a gruesome fashion. But she never backed down, never withdrew her convictions, and never succumbed to doubt or self pity. We should all think about that--especially in today's world of sarcasm and scorn. I'm not very religious, but this story inspires me nonetheless. And...I love midieval battle scenes with plate armor and huge swords :)

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    • Trivia
      Joan of Arc was left-handed.
    • Goofs
      After examining plague victims, Joan uses flaming alcohol to sterilize her hands. However, the existence of micro-organisms and their connection to disease was not known at that time - in fact, hand-washing did not become common medical practice until 500 years later.
    • Quotes

      Bishop Cauchon: Poor, deluded Joan. She has no idea she has put a monster on the throne. Those are my last words as Your Majesty's spiritual advisor.

    • Alternate versions
      The DVD (180 minutes) is the complete miniseries, as it contains 40 minutes cut from the VHS, which is 140 minutes.
    • Connections
      Featured in The 51st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1999)
    • Soundtracks
      Panis Angelicus
      Written by César Franck

      Arranged by Julian Smith

      Performed by Charlotte Church

      Courtesy of Sony Music Entertainment (UK) Ltd.

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    • Release date
      • May 16, 1999 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Canada
    • Official site
      • Official Website
    • Languages
      • English
      • Latin
    • Also known as
      • Juana de Arco
    • Filming locations
      • Czech Republic
    • Production companies
      • Alliance Atlantis Communications
      • Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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