Monsieur Vincent Synopsis & Movie Info

Synopsis

Pierre Fresnay stars as St. Vincent De Paul in this reverent but realistic French biopic. The film traces "Monsieur Vincent's" progress from his days of forced servitude in Algiers to his entry into the priesthood, culminating with his Herculean efforts on behalf of the ill and destitute in early 17th-century France. Featured in the huge cast are Aime Clairimond as Cardinal de Richelieu and Germaine Dermoz as Queen Anne of Austria. Made under the most trying of conditions over a two-year period, Monsieur Vincent remains the chef d'ouevre of director Maurice Cloche. The film won France's Grand Prix award in 1947, and the following year was honored with Hollywood's "best foreign picture" Oscar. - Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Movie Info

Theatrical Release Date:
01/01/1947
DVD Release Date:
07/15/2008
Run Time:
111 min.
Distributor(s):
A. G. D. C.
Production Co.:
EDIC
Director(s):
Genre(s):
Themes:
Missionaries
Tone:
Earnest, Poignant, Stirring, Sweeping
Keywords:
saint, leader, patron, priest, homeless, religion, canonization, social-worker
Time Period:
17th century
Language:
French
Status:
DVD

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