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Saint Joan

The story of 15th-century French heroine Joan of Arc, who led an army to drive the English occupying forces out of France. Based on George Bernard Shaw's play.

The story of 15th-century French heroine Joan of Arc, a young farm girl who heard voices telling her to lead an army against the English occupying forces and crown the dauphin king of France. But Joan was tragically betrayed, and subsequently burnt at the stake. Based on the play by George Bernard Shaw and scripted by Graham Greene.

1 hour, 50 minutes

Last on

Fri 9 Aug 201312:00

Credits

RoleContributor
JoanJean Seberg
DirectorOtto Preminger
Charles the DauphinRichard Widmark
Dunois, Bastard of OrleansRichard Todd
CauchonAnton Walbrook
The Earl of WarwickJohn Gielgud
The InquisitorFelix Aylmer
John de StognumberHarry Andrews
De CourcellesBarry Jones
The Archbishop of RheimsFinlay Currie
The Master ExecutionerBernard Miles
WriterGraham Greene
WriterGeorge Bernard Shaw
WriterGraham Greene

Broadcasts

  • Mon 5 May 200822:00
  • Fri 9 Aug 201312:00