The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc
Joan of Arc
Synopsis
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.
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The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc (1999) Official Trailer 1 - Milla Jovovich Movie
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-02-06
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Milla Jovovich
Joan of Arc
John Malkovich
Charles VII
Faye Dunaway
Yolande of Aragon
Dustin Hoffman
Joan's conscience
Pascal Greggory
The Duke of Alençon
Vincent Cassel
Gilles de Rais
Tchéky Karyo
Jean de Dunois
Richard Ridings
La Hire
Desmond Harrington
Aulon
Timothy West
Cauchon
Rab Affleck
Comrade
Stéphane Algoud
Look Out
Edwin Apps
Bishop
David Bailie
English Judge
David Barber
English Judge
Timothy Bateson
English Judge
David Begg
Nobleman
Christian Barbier
Captain
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 12, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 10, 2000
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$85M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$67M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.79x
-$18M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Luc Besson
- Screenplay & Story
- Luc Besson
- Original Score
- Éric Serra
- Original Title
- Joan of Arc
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- English, Latin
- Runtime
- 2h 38m
- Production Budget
- $85M
- Worldwide Gross
- $67M
- Production Studios
- Gaumont
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Luc Besson
Luc Besson, Andrew Birkin
Éric Serra
Thierry Arbogast
Sylvie Landra
Patrice Ledoux, Oldřich Mach, Marc Jenny, Luc Besson
Department Leadership Roster
Patrice Ledoux
Producer
Sylvie Landra
Editor
Andrew Birkin
Writer
Luc Besson
Producer
Thierry Arbogast
Director of Photography
Luc Besson
Director
Luc Besson
Screenplay
Catherine Leterrier
Costume Design
Hugues Tissandier
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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What is The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc about?
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.
Who directed The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc?
The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc was directed by Luc Besson.
Who stars in The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc?
The principal cast of The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc includes Milla Jovovich, John Malkovich, Faye Dunaway, Dustin Hoffman, Pascal Greggory.
When was The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc released and how long is it?
The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 2h 38m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc?
The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc had a reported production budget of $85M and grossed $67M at the worldwide box office (0.79 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc was composed by Éric Serra.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc?
The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc holds official age classifications: CA: R; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).