The Final hour of Joan of Arc

United States, 1956

Film
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One of the “You are There” television series, which reconstructs the events of 29th and 30th May, 1431, at Rouen. Spurred on by the English, who wish to ensure that Joan does not revive the campaign against them, the Church authorities press the interrogation of Joan, and next day have her burnt at the stake as a “lapsed heretic”. Includes Dianna Lynn as Joan. Written for television by Milton Geiger; director of photography by Ed Fitzgerald and narrated by Walter Cronkite.

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Credits

director

Bernard Girard

producer

James Fonda

production company

Columbia Broadcasting System

Young America Films

Duration

00:25:00:00

Production places
United States
Production dates
1956

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