Port-Royal
Synopsis
1661, the Assemblée du Clergé de France obliged all clergy to sign a form testifying to their submission to the decisions of the Holy See. In 1664, the Archbishop of Paris wanted to impose this decision on the nuns of Port-Royal. Among them was Sister Angélique de Saint Jean, admired by the very young Sister Françoise, who looked to her for comfort.
Top Cast
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Henri Rollan
The visitor
Claude Winter
Sister Gabrielle
Lise Delamare
Sister Catherine de Saint-Flavie
Renée Faure
Sister Marie-Françoise de l'Eucharistie
Denise Gence
Sister Louise
Annie Ducaux
Sister Angélique de Saint-Jean
Micheline Boudet
Sister Julie
Geneviève Casile
Sister
Georges Vitray
The Grand Vicar
Henry de Montherlant
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean Vernier
- Screenplay & Story
- Henry de Montherlant
- Original Title
- Port-Royal
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Production Studios
- Editions Montparnasse, INA
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean Vernier
Henry de Montherlant
Department Leadership Roster
Henry de Montherlant
Writer
Jean Vernier
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Port-Royal
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Port-Royal about?
1661, the Assemblée du Clergé de France obliged all clergy to sign a form testifying to their submission to the decisions of the Holy See. In 1664, the Archbishop of Paris wanted to impose this decision on the nuns of Port-Royal. Among them was Sister Angélique de Saint Jean, admired by the very young Sister Françoise, who looked to her for comfort.
Who directed Port-Royal?
Port-Royal was directed by Jean Vernier.
Who stars in Port-Royal?
The principal cast of Port-Royal includes Henri Rollan, Claude Winter, Lise Delamare, Renée Faure, Denise Gence.
When was Port-Royal released and how long is it?
Port-Royal was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.