The Song of Bernadette
"Here is greatness... wonder... and majesty... no human words can describe!"
Originally released in 1943. The Song of Bernadette is a drama film. directed by Henry King. With a runtime of 2h 36m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Jennifer Jones, William Eythe, and Charles Bickford
Synopsis
In 1858 Lourdes, France, adolescent peasant Bernadette has a vision of "a beautiful lady" in the Massabielle grotto - the townspeople assume this lady to be the Virgin Mary. Pompous government officials think the girl is insane, doing their best to suppress her and her followers, while the church wants nothing to do with the matter. But as Bernadette attracts wider and wider attention, the phenomenon overtakes everyone in the town, ultimately transforming their lives.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 21, 1943
82 years ago
Runtime
2h 36m
156 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (125 votes)
Budget
$2M
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Jennifer Jones
as Bernadette
William Eythe
as Antoine Nicolau
Charles Bickford
as Father Peyramale
Vincent Price
as Prosecutor Vital Dutour
Lee J. Cobb
as Dr. Dozous
Gladys Cooper
as Sister Marie Therese Vauzous
Anne Revere
as Louise Soubirous
Roman Bohnen
as François Soubirous
Mary Anderson
as Jeanne Abadie
Patricia Morison
as Empress Eugenie
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $2,000,000
Production Companies
- 20th Century Fox
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Song of Bernadette about?
In 1858 Lourdes, France, adolescent peasant Bernadette has a vision of "a beautiful lady" in the Massabielle grotto - the townspeople assume this lady to be the Virgin Mary. Pompous government offi...
Who directed The Song of Bernadette?
The Song of Bernadette was directed by Henry King.
How long is The Song of Bernadette?
The Song of Bernadette has a runtime of 2 hours and 36 minutes (156 minutes total).
When was The Song of Bernadette released?
The Song of Bernadette was released on December 21, 1943 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Song of Bernadette?
The main cast of The Song of Bernadette includes Jennifer Jones, William Eythe, Charles Bickford, Vincent Price, Lee J. Cobb.
Is The Song of Bernadette worth watching?
The Song of Bernadette has a user rating of 7.0/10 based on 125 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.