Daughters of Destiny
Destinées
Synopsis
Three stories, very different in space and time. Lysistrata, a dancer from ancient times, Jeanne d'Arc, medieval warrior and Elisabeth, American war widow who comes on pilgrimage in Italy.
Top Cast
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Claudette Colbert
Elizabeth Whitefield (segment "Elisabeth")
Eleonora Rossi Drago
Angela Ascari / Farmgirl (segment "Elisabeth")
Mirko Ellis
Anthony (segment "Elisabeth")
Michèle Morgan
Jeanne d'Arc (segment "Jeanne")
Daniel Ivernel
Baretta (segment "Jeanne")
Andrée Clément
The mother (segment "Jeanne")
Michel Piccoli
Pasquerel (segment "Jeanne")
Robert Dalban
D'Aulon (segment "Jeanne")
Dora Doll
A girl (segment "Jeanne")
Gil Delamare
Noiroufle (segment "Jeanne")
Jacques Fabbri
Pierre d'Arc (segment "Jeanne")
Katherine Kath
The debauchee (segment "Jeanne")
Martine Carol
Lysistrata (segment "Lysistrata")
Raf Vallone
Callias (segment "Lysistrata")
Paolo Stoppa
Nicephore (segment "Lysistrata")
Nyta Dover
Aphrodee (segment "Lysistrata")
Nerio Bernardi
Cretidès (segment "Lysistrata")
Mario Carotenuto
Erostrate (segment "Lysistrata")
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 5, 1954
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christian-Jaque, Jean Delannoy, Marcello Pagliero
- Screenplay & Story
- Aristophanes, Sergio Amidei, André-Paul Antoine, Michel Audiard, Jean Aurenche, Pierre Bost, Jean Ferry, Ennio Flaiano, Henri Jeanson, Horace McCoy, Vladimir Pozner, Gian Luigi Rondi, André Tabet
- Original Score
- Roman Vlad
- Original Title
- Destinées
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Production Studios
- Franco London Films, Continental Produzione
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christian-Jaque, Jean Delannoy, Marcello Pagliero
Aristophanes, Sergio Amidei, André-Paul Antoine, Michel Audiard, Jean Aurenche, Pierre Bost, Jean Ferry, Ennio Flaiano, Henri Jeanson, Horace McCoy, Vladimir Pozner, Gian Luigi Rondi, André Tabet
Roman Vlad
Aldo Giordani, Christian Matras, Mario Craveri, Raffaele Masciocchi, Robert Lefebvre
Laure Casseau, James Cuenet, Jacques Desagneaux
Henry Deutschmeister
Department Leadership Roster
Laure Casseau
Editor
James Cuenet
Editor
Jacques Desagneaux
Editor
Henry Deutschmeister
Producer
Aldo Giordani
Director of Photography
Christian Matras
Director of Photography
Mario Craveri
Director of Photography
Raffaele Masciocchi
Director of Photography
Robert Lefebvre
Director of Photography
Elio Costanzi
Production Design
Jean d'Eaubonne
Production Design
Ottavio Scotti
Production Design
Serge Piménoff
Production Design
Roman Vlad
Original Music Composer
Christian-Jaque
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Daughters of Destiny
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Daughters of Destiny about?
Three stories, very different in space and time. Lysistrata, a dancer from ancient times, Jeanne d'Arc, medieval warrior and Elisabeth, American war widow who comes on pilgrimage in Italy.
Who directed Daughters of Destiny?
Daughters of Destiny was directed by Christian-Jaque, Jean Delannoy, Marcello Pagliero.
Who stars in Daughters of Destiny?
The principal cast of Daughters of Destiny includes Claudette Colbert, Eleonora Rossi Drago, Mirko Ellis, Michèle Morgan, Daniel Ivernel.
When was Daughters of Destiny released and how long is it?
Daughters of Destiny was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 54m.
Who composed the musical score for Daughters of Destiny?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Daughters of Destiny was composed by Roman Vlad.