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Leelee Sobieski, Jacqueline Bisset, Powers Boothe, Neil Patrick Harris, Maury Chaykin ... see more see more... , Olympia Dukakis , Jonathan Hyde , Robert Loggia , Shirley MacLaine , Peter O'Toole , Cliff Saunders , Maximilian Schell , Peter Strauss , Chad Willett , Ron White , Jaimz Woolvett , Ted Atherton , Chandra Engstrom , Jaroslav Fricek , Robert Haley , Mat Hoffman , Jirina Klinkova , Kristopher Lemche , Greg Linnington , Klára Issová , Sebastian Gutierrez

A literal interpretation of the oft-produced biography of 15th century historical heroine Joan d'Arc, this four-hour television miniseries version of Joan's story is lavishly produced. In a tiny villa... read more read more...ge during the Hundred Years' War, teenager Joan d'Arc (Leelee Sobieski) has been raised by her parents, flinty Peter (Powers Boothe) and Isabelle (Jacqueline Bisset), amidst the wreckage continually wrought by British incursions into the area. A devout girl, Joan experiences visions of St. Catherine, which lead her to believe that she may be the "Maid of Orleans," a mythical figure who will lead France to victory over its enemies. Counseled by local priest Father Monet (Robert Loggia), Joan pursues her destiny in spite of her father's wishes. At first supported only by lowly commoners, Joan comes to the attention of the Dauphin, King Charles (Neil Patrick Harris). Together with his scheming advisor Bishop Cauchon (Emmy-winner Peter O'Toole), Charles uses Joan to unite his quarreling factions. Skeptical but superstitious, Charles' generals, including La Hire (Peter Strauss) are eventually won over by Joan's startling victories. But awaiting Joan is a disastrous Parisian campaign and Charles' betrayal. ~ Karl Williams, Rovi

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Unrated, 3 hr.

Directed by: Christian Duguay

Release Date: May 16, 1999

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DVD Release Date: February 20, 2001

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  • deano
    November 6, 2008
    deano
    This long TV movie is really powerful, great story, wonderful cast, memorable quotes and great locations. I love the historical and biopic of Joan of Arc at the first time that I ever saw and the portrayal of Joan is created perfectly by a young and beautiful actress, Leelee Sobi... read moreeski.
  • burgerstar
    August 26, 2010
    burgerstar
    See the Milla Jovovich version. Spielberg produced this one I think.
  • fb35906603
    March 14, 2012
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    I kind of knew it would be a waste, but I didn't realize how long of a waste it would be-3 hours. Sobieski can't carry the weight of her character and the only decent actors were probably the general and bishop. The directing was terrible and the film was like a soap opera with l... read moreots of lingering shots of anguished faces crying no over and over. Several scenes could've been shortened and were way too long and overdrawn. The movie was way too dramatic and cheesy with lots of bad acting. I was really bored and the action scenes were some of the worst I've ever seen, especially the one scene in the woods with the archers in the beginning. Sobieski is truly too young and naive to play her character and she is constantly giving a pompous smile. The saint deserves a better film.
  • tnwldflower
    April 7, 2010
    tnwldflower
    really liked this movie, our local library had a copy and we borrowed it, 2hrs and 20 minutes worth watching
  • moonlightwolfwhisperer
    May 1, 2009
    moonlightwolfwhisperer
    I absolutely love this movie. This has got to be one of my favorite movies. Absolutely amazing movie. I recommend it.
  • bastet05
    March 3, 2008
    bastet05
    This was an excellent presentation of Joan's story, especially when you consider made for TV, but I still prefer "The Messenger" over this.
  • NathanSwink
    November 3, 2007
    NathanSwink
    Believe it or not?this is good movie to watch with a bunch of marines, and a bunch of beer, and a typhoon going outside. . .least when we were in Okinawa, we thought so.
  • historyluver
    September 29, 2007
    historyluver
    One of the top movies in my list, the adaption of Joan of Arc struck gold when casting Leelee Sobieski as the lead!
  • mattgwinn
    July 14, 2007
    mattgwinn
    This made for TV movie is one of the better religious epics in quite some time. I've found that most of my friend's fail to see it in the same light, so maybe I just have a thing for LeeLee Sobieski. The film has a pretty good B level cast that does a wonderful job of telling t... read morehe story. The movie The Messenger was released in theaters around the same time, so I think this film may have been overshadowed a bit, despite being a better film.
  • heather21raven
    April 7, 2007
    heather21raven
    I loved this movie and Joan of Arc is one of the poeple in History that I look up to and try to be like. I hope one day I'm somewhat like her.

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Critic Reviews

Victoria Alexander
July 29, 2004
Victoria Alexander, FilmsInReview.com

Sobieski doesn't have a clue.

Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
March 4, 2002
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice

Leelee Sobieski plays Joan of Arc as a valient youg woman whose ardent faith and courage are put on display on the battlefield and in court. Full Review

Cole Smithey
December 1, 2007
Cole Smithey, ColeSmithey.com

No review available.

Susan Granger
December 26, 2006
Susan Granger, www.susangranger.com

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Emanuel Levy
June 19, 2005
Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com

No review available.

Eric Lurio
June 12, 2004
Eric Lurio, Greenwich Village Gazette

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Dan Jardine
July 26, 2003
Dan Jardine, Apollo Guide

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Philip Martin
July 29, 2002
Philip Martin, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

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Scott Weinberg
July 26, 2002
Scott Weinberg, eFilmCritic.com

No review available.

Gloria Goodale
April 2, 2003
Gloria Goodale, Christian Science Monitor

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