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The Incredible Sarah (1976): Cast

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The Incredible Sarah is a 1976 drama directed by Richard Fleischer, starring Glenda Jackson as Sarah Bernhardt, Rosemarie Dunham and Peter Sallis. It runs 1 hour 46 minutes.

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The Incredible Sarah (1976) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 46m (106 min)
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Incredible Sarah About?

The premise of The Incredible Sarah without spoilers.

Sarah Bernhardt’s meteoric rise, love entanglements and scandalous reputation are traced in this biopic. As a teen in 1860 she declares herself the greatest actress, launching a dazzling stage career while her personal life spirals. Despite marriages and turbulent affairs, the stage remains her true triumph.

The Incredible Sarah Themes & Keywords

· 7 tags
  • period drama
  • based on real person
  • theater
  • actress
  • acting
  • independent film
  • character name in title
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Cast & crew

The Incredible Sarah Cast & Characters

Glenda Jackson leads the cast as Sarah Bernhardt, with Rosemarie Dunham as Mrs. Bernhardt and Peter Sallis as Thierry. Directed by Richard Fleischer; 18 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Richard Fleischer

More films directed by Richard Fleischer, best-rated first: 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, Fantastic Voyage, Soylent Green and Tora! Tora! Tora!.

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The clip of The Incredible Sarah.

THE INCREDIBLE SARAH (1976) Clip - Glenda Jackson

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FAQ

The Incredible Sarah FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Incredible Sarah, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Incredible Sarah?

The Incredible Sarah runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).

When was The Incredible Sarah released?

The Incredible Sarah was released on November 5, 1976.

Who directed The Incredible Sarah?

The Incredible Sarah was directed by Richard Fleischer.

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Who is in the cast of The Incredible Sarah?

The Incredible Sarah stars Glenda Jackson as Sarah Bernhardt, Rosemarie Dunham as Mrs. Bernhardt and Peter Sallis as Thierry, among 18 credited actors.

Does The Incredible Sarah have a post-credit scene?

No. The Incredible Sarah has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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