The Wizard of Heaven
Le Sorcier du ciel
Synopsis
The Wizard of Heaven tells the compelling and remarkable story of St. John Marie Baptist Vianney, the humble pastor of Ars, France, who battled with the devil himself, not only for the faith of his parish, but even for that of his country. Starting with the Saint's arrival at Ars, this film brings to life the hardships, indifference, ridicule and opposition he encountered, as well as the zeal with which he strove to overcome them.
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Georges Rollin
Jean-Marie Vianney, the Holy Curé of Ars
Marie Daëms
Catherine Lassagne
Dora Doll
Benoîte
Alfred Adam
Samson
Claire Gérard
Ms Bibost
Alexandre Rignault
Ruffin
Jandeline
Ms Ruffin
Léon Belières
Mr. Mandy, the mayor of Ars
Gisèle Alcée
Roland Armontel
The sexton
Johnny Chambot
Paul Malray young
Paul Faivre
Father Toccanier
Paul Higonenc
Father Clément
Daniel Ivernel
Georges Malray
Raymond Loyer
The shadow
Jean-Jacques Lécot
Georges Montal
The miller
Jeanne Pérez
The guardian
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marcel Blistène
- Screenplay & Story
- René Jolivet
- Original Score
- Tony Aubin, Georges Derveaux
- Original Title
- Le Sorcier du ciel
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marcel Blistène
René Jolivet
Tony Aubin, Georges Derveaux
Charles Bauer
Raymond Louveau
Department Leadership Roster
Marcel Blistène
Director
René Jolivet
Writer
René Decrais
Costume Design
Claude Bouxin
Production Design
Charles Bauer
Director of Photography
Raymond Louveau
Editor
Tony Aubin
Original Music Composer
Georges Derveaux
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Wizard of Heaven
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What is The Wizard of Heaven about?
The Wizard of Heaven tells the compelling and remarkable story of St. John Marie Baptist Vianney, the humble pastor of Ars, France, who battled with the devil himself, not only for the faith of his parish, but even for that of his country. Starting with the Saint's arrival at Ars, this film brings to life the hardships, indifference, ridicule and opposition he encountered, as well as the zeal with which he strove to overcome them.
Who directed The Wizard of Heaven?
The Wizard of Heaven was directed by Marcel Blistène.
Who stars in The Wizard of Heaven?
The principal cast of The Wizard of Heaven includes Georges Rollin, Marie Daëms, Dora Doll, Alfred Adam, Claire Gérard.
When was The Wizard of Heaven released and how long is it?
The Wizard of Heaven was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Wizard of Heaven?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Wizard of Heaven was composed by Tony Aubin, Georges Derveaux.