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The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc (1999)

6.4/10 · 1,658 votes 2h 38m r ActionAdventureDramaHistoryWar

#74 of 105 films from 1999 #1230 of 2168 in action

Directed by Luc Besson · Written by Luc Besson, Andrew Birkin

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Overview

In 1429, a French teenager stood before her King with a message she claimed came from God; that she would defeat the world's greatest army and liberate her country from its political and religious turmoil. As she reclaims God's diminished kingdom, this courageous young woman has various amazing victories until her violent and untimely death.

Cast

Milla Jovovichas Joan of Arc
John Malkovichas Charles VII
Faye Dunawayas Yolande of Aragon
Dustin Hoffmanas Joan's conscience
Pascal Greggoryas The Duke of Alençon
Vincent Casselas Gilles de Rais
Tchéky Karyoas Jean de Dunois
Richard Ridingsas La Hire
Desmond Harringtonas Aulon
Timothy Westas Cauchon
Rab Affleckas Comrade
Stéphane Algoudas Look Out
Edwin Appsas Bishop
David Bailieas English Judge

Facts

Release dateOctober 27, 1999
Runtime158 min (2h 38m) — longer as the 1999 average of 110 min
GenresAction, Adventure, Drama, History, War
Original titleJoan of Arc
LanguageEN
Budget$85,000,000
Box office$66,976,317 (0.8× budget)
IMDbtt0151137

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Questions

How long is The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc?
The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc runs 158 minutes (2h 38m), which is long for a action — plan for it.
Is The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.4/10 across 1,658 votes, which places it #74 of 105 films released in 1999 in this index (top 30%) and #1230 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc?
The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc was directed by Luc Besson. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Léon: The Professional (1994), Dogman (2023), The Fifth Element (1997).
Who stars in The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc?
Milla Jovovich as Joan of Arc; John Malkovich as Charles VII; Faye Dunaway as Yolande of Aragon; Dustin Hoffman as Joan's conscience; Pascal Greggory as The Duke of Alençon; Vincent Cassel as Gilles de Rais.
What is The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/4717.

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