The Trial of Joan of Arc

The Trial of Joan of Arc (1963)

13/02/1963
Drama, History
1h 2m

Overview

Rouen, Normandy, 1431, during the Hundred Years' War. After being captured by French soldiers from an opposing faction, Joan of Arc, the Maid of Orléans, is unjustly tried by an ecclesiastical court overseen by her English enemies.

  • Robert BressonDirector, Screenplay
  • Original Title

    Procès de Jeanne d'Arc

  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    French

Keywords

  • warrior woman
  • based on true story
  • historical figure
  • trial
  • hundred years' war
  • young woman
  • religious fundamentalism
  • martyrdom
  • french court
  • witch hunt
  • political corruption
  • joan of arc
  • 15th century
  • medieval france
  • medieval history
  • jeanne d'arc

Top Billed Cast

Florence Delay

Florence Delay

Jeanne d'Arc

Jean-Claude Fourneau

Bishop Cauchon

Roger Honorat

Jean Beaupere

Marc Jacquier

Jean Lemaitre

Jean Gillibert

Jean de Châtillon

Michel Herubel

Isambert de la Pierre

André Régnier

D'Estivet

Arthur Le Bau

Jean Massieu

Marcel Darbaud

Nicolas de Houppeville

Philippe Dreux

Martin Ladvenu

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