Bernadette
Synopsis
In early 1858, at the Massabielle grotto, 14-year old asthmatic, illiterate miller's daughter Bernadette sees a light she later distinguishes as a beautiful young woman. The girl and the woman converse over the next few months. Crowds follow and people are cured by the waters from a spring Bernadette has cleared. Secular authorities are threatened by the popular gatherings and subject the girl to inquiry and medical review. The local monsignor, initially skeptical, becomes Bernadette's champion. She maintains her forthright simplicity and untutored wisdom throughout.
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Top Cast
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Bernadette Soubirous
Jean-Marc Bory
Le curé Peyramale
Jean-Marie Bernicat
M. Pailhasson
Philippe Brigaud
Le docteur Balencie
Claude Buchwald
Tante Bernhard
Arlette Didier
Milhet
Bérangère Jean
Eugénie Troy
Elisabeth Kaza
Mère Vauzou
Franck Cabot-David
Le receveur d'estrade
Stéphane Garcin
Virginie Mery
Une novice
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 30, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean Delannoy
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Arnaut, Jean Delannoy
- Original Score
- Francis Lai
- Original Title
- Bernadette
- Country of Origin
- France, Luxembourg, Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Production Studios
- The Cannon Group, SASEA Financière, Interport Holding S.A., Les Films de Etoile D'Or
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean Delannoy
Robert Arnaut, Jean Delannoy
Francis Lai
Jean Penzer
Giancarlo Parretti, Jacques Quintard
Department Leadership Roster
Jean Delannoy
Director
Giancarlo Parretti
Producer
Francis Lai
Original Music Composer
Robert Arnaut
Writer
Jean Delannoy
Writer
Jean Penzer
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bernadette
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What is Bernadette about?
In early 1858, at the Massabielle grotto, 14-year old asthmatic, illiterate miller's daughter Bernadette sees a light she later distinguishes as a beautiful young woman. The girl and the woman converse over the next few months. Crowds follow and people are cured by the waters from a spring Bernadette has cleared. Secular authorities are threatened by the popular gatherings and subject the girl to inquiry and medical review. The local monsignor, initially skeptical, becomes Bernadette's champion. She maintains her forthright simplicity and untutored wisdom throughout.
Who directed Bernadette?
Bernadette was directed by Jean Delannoy.
Who stars in Bernadette?
The principal cast of Bernadette includes Sydney Penny, Jean-Marc Bory, Jean-Marie Bernicat, Philippe Brigaud, Claude Buchwald.
When was Bernadette released and how long is it?
Bernadette was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 59m.
Who composed the musical score for Bernadette?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bernadette was composed by Francis Lai.