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Joan of Arc at the Stake (1954): Cast

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Joan of Arc at the Stake is a 1954 historical drama directed by Roberto Rossellini, starring Ingrid Bergman as Joan of Arc, Tullio Carminati and Agnese Dubbini. It runs 1 hour 20 minutes.

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Joan of Arc at the Stake (1954) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 20m (80 min)
Genres
History , Drama
Original language
Italian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Joan of Arc at the Stake About?

The premise of Joan of Arc at the Stake without spoilers.

While being burned for heresy, Joan of Arc enters a dreamlike out‑of‑body state and reviews her life. A priest guides her, first revealing her accusers as animal symbols to expose their true natures, then reminding her of the good she’s done for the people. Empowered by these visions, she embraces her fate with pride.

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Cast & crew

Joan of Arc at the Stake Cast & Characters

Ingrid Bergman leads the cast as Joan of Arc, with Tullio Carminati as Fra Domenico and Agnese Dubbini as Madama Botti. Directed by Roberto Rossellini; 20 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Roberto Rossellini

More films directed by Roberto Rossellini: Voyage to Italy (re-release), The Messiah, Year One and Cartesius.

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Joan of Arc at the Stake FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Joan of Arc at the Stake, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Joan of Arc at the Stake?

Joan of Arc at the Stake runs 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).

When was Joan of Arc at the Stake released?

Joan of Arc at the Stake was released on December 20, 1954.

Who directed Joan of Arc at the Stake?

Joan of Arc at the Stake was directed by Roberto Rossellini.

More films by Roberto Rossellini

Who is in the cast of Joan of Arc at the Stake?

Joan of Arc at the Stake stars Ingrid Bergman as Joan of Arc, Tullio Carminati as Fra Domenico and Agnese Dubbini as Madama Botti, among 20 credited actors.

Does Joan of Arc at the Stake have a post-credit scene?

No. Joan of Arc at the Stake has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Joan of Arc at the Stake in?

The original language of Joan of Arc at the Stake is Italian.

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