Rating: R
Genre: Historical Film
Theatrical Release: 11/12/1999(USA)
Release Date: 04/04/2000
SubTitles: English
Dubbed: English
Sound: DDS/DD5.1
Run Time: 158 Minutes
Flags: Graphic Violence, Rape & Sexual Abuse, Not For Children, Profanity
Distributor/Studio: Columbia TriStar

In the 15th century, France is mired in the 100 Years War when a humble voice appears, claiming to have been instructed by the Lord to lead the French army into battle and defend their land against the British. The voice belongs to Jeanne d'Aragon, a teenage girl from a tiny village, and, to the surprise of many, her story does not fall on deaf ears. Wearing the armor of a soldier, the girl known as Joan of Arc leads the French troops in what she believes is a holy battle. Joan would soon be tried for heresy for her actions, but history would vindicate her with sainthood. The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc stars Milla Jovovich as Joan of Arc, Faye Dunaway as Yolande d'Aragon, and Dustin Hoffman as The Grand Inquisitor. Directed by Luc Besson, The Messenger was originally titled Joan of Arc but added the prefix to avoid confusion with the 1999 TV movie of the same name, which starred Leelee Sobieski.

~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide

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Cast:
Milla Jovovich - Joan of Arc
John Malkovich - Charles VII
Faye Dunaway - Yolande d?Aragon
Dustin Hoffman - Joan's conscience
Pascal Greggory - Duke of Alencon
Vincent Cassel - Gilles de Rais
Tchéky Karyo - Dunois
Richard Ridings - La Hire
Desmond Harrington - Aulon

Production:
Luc Besson - Director
Patrice Ledoux - Producer
Bernard Grenet - Co Producer
Eric Serra - Composer
Sylvie Landra - Editor
Luc Besson Andrew Birkin - Screen Writer
Robert Le Corre Alain Pitrel - Set Designer
Alain Paroutaud - Art Director
Lucinda Syson - Casting
Thierry Arbogast - Cinematographer
Catherine Leterrier - Costume Designer
Frederic Garson - First Assistant Director
Stephane Gluck - First Assistant Director
Hugues Tissandier - Production Designer
Gérard Sterin - Second Unit Camera
Jean-Pierre Sauvaire - Second Unit Camera
Gérard Krawczyk - Second Unit Director
Jean-Paul Meurisse - Second Unit Director
Pascal Chaumeil - Second Unit Director
Vincent Tulli - Sound Editor
Vincent Tulli - Sound/Sound Designer
Duboi - Special Effects
Georges Demetreau - Special Effects Supervisor
Philippe Guegan - Stunts Coordinator
Pitof - Visual Effects Supervisor
Alain Carsoux - Visual Effects Supervisor

The Passion of The Christ [P&S]
    James Caviezel / R / 2004
Joan of Arc
    Ingrid Bergman / NR / 1948
Braveheart [WS]
    Mel Gibson / R / 1995
The 13th Warrior
    Antonio Banderas / R / 1999
Queen Margot
    Isabelle Adjani / R / 1994
Luther
    Joseph Fiennes / PG13 / 2003

1999 French Academy of Cinema