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MPAA Rating: NR Content Advisory: Violence, Adult Situations Movie Release: 1999 DVD Release: 08/14/2001 Format: DVD - Enhanced Wide Screen Letterbox for 16x9 TV Audio Tracks: English SwapaDVD Credits: 1 Number of Discs: 1 Run Time: 3 hrs 0 mins Studio: Live/Artisan Total Copies: 18 Genres: Historical Film, Biopic [feature], Historical Epic, Hagiography See Also: Joan of Arc

A literal interpretation of the oft-produced biography of 15th century historical heroine Joan d'Arc, this four-hour television miniseries version of Joan's story is lavishly produced. In a tiny village during the Hundred Years' War, teenager Joan d'Arc (Leelee Sobieski) has been raised by her parents, flinty Peter (Powers Boothe) and Isabelle (Jacqueline Bisset), amidst the wreckage continually wrought by British incursions into the area. A devout girl, Joan experiences visions of St. Catherine, which lead her to believe that she may be the "Maid of Orleans," a mythical figure who will lead France to victory over its enemies. Counseled by local priest Father Monet (Robert Loggia), Joan pursues her destiny in spite of her father's wishes. At first supported only by lowly commoners, Joan comes to the attention of the Dauphin, King Charles (Neil Patrick Harris). Together with his scheming advisor Bishop Cauchon (Emmy-winner Peter O'Toole), Charles uses Joan to unite his quarreling factions. Skeptical but superstitious, Charles' generals, including La Hire (Peter Strauss) are eventually won over by Joan's startling victories. But awaiting Joan is a disastrous Parisian campaign and Charles' betrayal. ~ Karl Williams, All Movie Guide

Leelee Sobieski - Joan D'Arc
Jacqueline Bisset - Isabelle D'Arc
Powers Boothe - Jacques D'Arc
Neil Patrick Harris - Charles VII
Maury Chaykin - Sir Robert De Baudricourt

The CBS miniseries Joan of Arc comes to DVD from Artisan. The image is presented with a digitally mastered 1.78:1 transfer with 16 x 9 enhancement and the audio is offered in Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround Sound. Special features include production notes, cast information for Leelee Sobieski, Jacqueline Bisset, Powers Boothe, and more. Also includes information about director Christian Duguay, writer Michael Alexander Miller, and other members of the crew. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide