Skip to content
What's After the Movie?
Historical drama

The Trial of Joan of Arc (1962): Cast

The Trial of Joan of Arc (1962) movie poster

The Trial of Joan of Arc is a 1962 historical drama directed by Robert Bresson, starring Florence Delay as Jeanne d'Arc, Gérard Zingg and Roger Honorat. It runs 1 hour 2 minutes.

Loading streaming availability…
The Trial of Joan of Arc (1962) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 2m (62 min)
Director
Robert Bresson
Genres
History , Drama
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Trial of Joan of Arc About?

The premise of The Trial of Joan of Arc without spoilers.

Set in Rouen, Normandy, in 1431 amid the Hundred Years’ War, the film follows the captured Joan of Arc—known as the Maid of Orléans—who is handed over to an English‑backed ecclesiastical tribunal. The court subjects her to a politically motivated trial, highlighting the injustice of the proceedings.

The Trial of Joan of Arc Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • minimalism
  • minimalist
  • essentialism
  • essentialist
  • unsentimental
  • simplicity
  • flash forward
  • coughing
  • suffocating
  • mission
  • contempt
  • burned alive
+38 more
  • defiant
  • attempted rape
  • non acting
  • cast of non actors
  • injustice
  • rigged trial
  • execution
  • inquisition
  • dog
  • deception
  • strength
  • conviction
  • principled woman
  • precociousness
  • anti authority
  • rebel
  • rebelliousness
  • anti status quo
  • despair
  • bravery
  • spare
  • spareness
  • deadpan
  • very little music
  • bell
  • bell tolling
  • bare bones
  • suffering
  • strong woman
  • maverick
  • false accusation
  • accused of witchcraft
  • accused of lying
  • accused of making deal with satan
  • powerful
  • accused of being a witch
  • witchhunt
  • attempt to save a life
Loading streaming availability…
Cast & crew

The Trial of Joan of Arc Cast & Characters

Florence Delay leads the cast as Jeanne d'Arc, with Gérard Zingg as Jean-Lohier and Roger Honorat as Jean Beaupere. Directed by Robert Bresson; 12 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Trial of Joan of Arc

· 8 more
From the director

More from Robert Bresson

More films directed by Robert Bresson, best-rated first: Au hasard Balthazar, L'Argent, Lancelot of the Lake and The Devil, Probably (1977).

Full filmography
Videos

The Trial of Joan of Arc Trailers & Videos

3 videos: 2 trailers and 1 clip.

Trailer
  • Trailer Trailer
  • Clip Clip
Details

The Trial of Joan of Arc Also Known As

17 alternative titles, including “Jeanne d'Arc” and “Proces Joanny d'Arc”.

Also known as
  • Jeanne d'Arc
  • Proces Joanny d'Arc
  • Jeanne d'Arc'ın Yargılanması
  • Prosessen mot Jeanne d'Arc
  • Processen mot Jeanne d'Arc
  • 잔 다르크의 재판
  • Il processo di Giovanna d'Arco
  • El proceso de Juana de Arco
  • Der Prozeß der Jeanne d'Arc
  • Jeanne D'Arc pere
  • ジャンヌ・ダルク裁判
  • 圣女贞德的审判
+5 more
  • O Processo de Joana d'Arc
  • Процесс Жанны д'Арк
  • Procesul Ioanei d'Arc
  • Proces Jany z Arcu
  • Процес Жанни Д'арк

Seen The Trial of Joan of Arc?

FAQ

The Trial of Joan of Arc FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is The Trial of Joan of Arc?

The Trial of Joan of Arc runs 1 hour 2 minutes (62 minutes).

When was The Trial of Joan of Arc released?

The Trial of Joan of Arc was released on May 18, 1962.

Who directed The Trial of Joan of Arc?

The Trial of Joan of Arc was directed by Robert Bresson.

More films by Robert Bresson

Who is in the cast of The Trial of Joan of Arc?

The Trial of Joan of Arc stars Florence Delay as Jeanne d'Arc, Gérard Zingg as Jean-Lohier and Roger Honorat as Jean Beaupere, among 12 credited actors.

Does The Trial of Joan of Arc have a post-credit scene?

No. The Trial of Joan of Arc has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Trial of Joan of Arc in?

The original language of The Trial of Joan of Arc is French.

Coming soon to your phone

The Plot Explained Movie Summary App

From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.

Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app