Joan of Arc (1935): cast, story & where to watch
1935 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1935, Joan of Arc is a drama and history film directed by Gustav Ucicky, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. France in the 15th Century: The country is marked by the wars with England and internal power struggles. King Charles sees himself powerless against the state. As emerges from the people suddenly a young woman named Johanna, who claimed that the Archangel Gabriel to be appointed, to save France. First of all doubt the king in their words, but he remembers that the people through this "help of God" is gaining new courage. With the slogan "God and the Virgin!" pulls the revivified victorious army into battle against the English-Burgundian alliance. After Johanna King Charles is crowned at Reims, there breaks the plague over the country in. Now Johanna all the blame on the disaster: God would punish believe in the country for that a heretic; if Johanna were actual a holy, she would deal also with the plague. The waning faith weakens France, England is again on the rise. But Johanna is executed as a witch. Only years later annulled the verdict of the Holy and Johanna explained.
Who’s in it. Joan of Arc stars Angela Salloker as Johanna von Orléans, Gustaf Gründgens as König Karl VII. von Frankreich, Heinrich George as Herzog von Burgund and René Deltgen as Maillezais, Unterhändler des Königs, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Joan of Arc has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Joan of Arc page.
If you liked it. Fans of Joan of Arc tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Joan of Arc (1935)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Joan of Arc change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Joan of Arc worth watching?
- Joan of Arc holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Joan of Arc?
- Joan of Arc stars Angela Salloker, Gustaf Gründgens, Heinrich George, René Deltgen and Erich Ponto.
- When was Joan of Arc released?
- Joan of Arc was released in 1935, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.