Joan of Arc (1999)

11% of critics liked it
(9 reviews)
59% of users liked it
(36,767 ratings)

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 village during the Hundred Years' War, teenager Joan d'Arc (Leelee Sobieski) has been raised by her… More 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 village 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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Rating, Runtime: Unrated, 3 hr.
Directed By: Christian Duguay
Written By: Michael Alexander Miller, Ronald Parker
Genres: Drama, Television, Special Interest

In Theaters: May 16, 1999 Wide
On DVD: Feb 20, 2001
Studio: Artisan Entertainment

Critic Reviews

Victoria Alexander, FilmsInReview.com
Sobieski doesn't have a clue.
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.

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Dean M

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 Sobieski.
Burger S

See the Milla Jovovich version. Spielberg produced this one I think.

Cast

            Leelee Sobieski as Joan D'Arc

            Jacqueline Bisset as Isabelle D'Arc

            Powers Boothe as Jacques D'Arc

            Neil Patrick Harris as Charles VII

            Maury Chaykin as Sir Robert De Baudricourt

            Olympia Dukakis as Mother Babette

            Jonathan Hyde as Duke Of Bedford

            Robert Loggia as Father Monet

            Shirley MacLaine as Madame De Beaurevoir

            Peter O'Toole as Bishop Cauchon

            Cliff Saunders as Bertrand De Poligny

            Maximilian Schell as Brother John Le'Maitre

            Peter Strauss as La Hire

            Chad Willett as Jean De Metz

            Ron White
            
            Jaimz Woolvett
            
            Ted Atherton
            
            Chandra Engstrom
            
            Jaroslav Fricek
            
            Robert Haley
            
            Mat Hoffman
            
            Jirina Klinkova
            
            Kristopher Lemche
            
            Greg Linnington
            
            Klára Issová as Michael's Wife

            Sebastian Gutierrez
            
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