Shining Victory (1941): cast, story & where to watch
1941 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1941, Shining Victory is a drama film directed by Irving Rapper, running about 80 minutes. “The Picture That Probes the Secret Dreams of Lonesome Women!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In a Scottish sanitarium, a brilliant research psychiatrist works on a treatment for dementia praecox. He falls for his altruistic female lab assistant and they begin a passionate, tragic relationship.
Who’s in it. Shining Victory stars James Stephenson as Dr. Paul Venner, Geraldine Fitzgerald as Dr. Mary Murray, Donald Crisp as Dr. Drewett and Barbara O'Neil as Miss Leeming, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Shining Victory has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shining Victory page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shining Victory tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shining Victory (1941)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Shining Victory change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Shining Victory worth watching?
- Shining Victory holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shining Victory?
- Shining Victory stars James Stephenson, Geraldine Fitzgerald, Donald Crisp, Barbara O'Neil and Montagu Love.
- When was Shining Victory released?
- Shining Victory was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.