The Lark
Synopsis
Adaptation of Jean Anouilh's 1952 play about Joan of Arc, the young girl who led the French to victory against the English in the Hundred Years' War.
Top Cast
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Julie Harris
Joan of Arc
Boris Karloff
Bishop Cauchon
Eli Wallach
Dauphin
Basil Rathbone
Chief Inquisitor
Denholm Elliott
Warwick
Jack Warden
Robert de Beaudricourt
Michael Higgins
Brother Ladvenu
Elspeth March
Queen Yolande
Bruce Gordon
La Hire
Ralph Roberts
Executioner
Ward Costello
Joan's Father
Jan Farrand
Agnes Sorel
Gregory Morton
Monsieur de la Tremouille
Charles Penman
Archbishop of Rheims
Harry Davis
English Soldier
Harold Winston
Promoter
Mary Loane
Joan's Mother
Barbara Stanton
Young Queen
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Schaefer
- Screenplay & Story
- Lillian Hellman, Jean Anouilh, James Costigan
- Original Score
- Leonard Bernstein
- Original Title
- The Lark
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- NBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Schaefer
Lillian Hellman, Jean Anouilh, James Costigan
Leonard Bernstein
George Schaefer, Mildred Freed Alberg
Department Leadership Roster
Lillian Hellman
Writer
George Schaefer
Producer
George Schaefer
Director
Jean Anouilh
Writer
James Costigan
Writer
Noel Taylor
Costume Design
Leonard Bernstein
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Lark
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Lark about?
Adaptation of Jean Anouilh's 1952 play about Joan of Arc, the young girl who led the French to victory against the English in the Hundred Years' War.
Who directed The Lark?
The Lark was directed by George Schaefer.
Who stars in The Lark?
The principal cast of The Lark includes Julie Harris, Boris Karloff, Eli Wallach, Basil Rathbone, Denholm Elliott.
When was The Lark released and how long is it?
The Lark was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for The Lark?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Lark was composed by Leonard Bernstein.