The Song of Bernadette

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The Song of Bernadette

1943,

2h 36m,

Drama

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2,500+ Ratings

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14 Reviews

80%

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2,500+ Ratings

Based on the popular novel by Franz Werfel, this drama focuses on Bernadette Soubirous (Jennifer Jones), a young French woman who experiences vivid visions of the Virgin Mary. While many dismiss her claims, certain people, including the priest Dominique Peyramale (Charles Bickford), slowly begin to believe her. Eventually, Bernadette is deemed a saint, and becomes a nun at a convent, where she must deal with jealousy from others who resent her revered status.

James Agee

TIME Magazine

Feb 27, 2018

A remarkably good moving picture-an improvement on Franz Werfel's reverent novel about the French peasant girl who saw the Blessed Virgin and, with her help, discovered a miraculously healing spring at Lourdes.

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Steven D. Greydanus

Decent Films

Jul 18, 2003

A+

Based on the historical novel by Jewish author Franz Werfel, the beloved classic The Song of Bernadette stands head and shoulders over most religiously themed fare from Hollywood’s golden age.

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NZ Herald Staff

New Zealand Herald

Nov 19, 2020

A conscientious, dignified and moving film version of Franz Werfel's story.

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

Aug 14, 2020

6/10

Newcomer Jones is convincing, the supporting players are strong, and the premise is thought-provoking.

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Elena de la Torre

Cine-Mundial

Sep 13, 2019

The dialogue is impeccable, full of dignity and emotional and dramatic strength. [Full review in Spanish]

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Rob Aldam

Backseat Mafia

Apr 15, 2019

A beautifully told tale of a girl whose quiet devotion and determination shines through.

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Ron M

Jul 29, 2018

Exceptional dramatisation of the seemingly miraculous and controversial visions of young French peasant Bernadette Sorbouis (memorably played by a delightful Jennifer Jones, who won an Oscar for her portrayal). Henry King's impressive adaptation of Frank Werzel's 1941 novel (based on actual events) is graced with some sterling performances (Lee J Cobb, Vincent Price and Gladys Cooper) and an intelligence that stands out amongst some of the pompous Hollywood biblical epics that were to come.

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Ron W

Jun 21, 2018

The world needs to see this NOW!

Hermione S

Apr 27, 2018

The Song of Bernadette is an excellent film. It is about Bernadette, an adolescent peasant girl, who has a vision of "a beautiful lady" in the city dump in 1858 France. Jennifer Jones and Vincent Price give fantastic performances. The screenplay is well written. Henry King did a great job directing this movie. I enjoyed watching this motion picture because of the drama. The Song of Bernadette is a must see.

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Hagrid G

Jun 24, 2017

The subject matter was handled in an interesting way for me as an atheist, and I did love the ending.

Han W

Feb 3, 2017

It's a matter of faith. Watch and believe, or turn it off.

Han S

Jan 31, 2017

A bit long, but well made and interesting.

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Henry King

Director

Jennifer Jones

Bernadette

Charles Bickford

Father Peyramale

Gladys Cooper

Sister Marie Therese Vauzous

William Eythe

Antoine Nicolau

Vincent Price

Prosecutor Vital Dutour

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Synopsis

Based on the popular novel by Franz Werfel, this drama focuses on Bernadette Soubirous (Jennifer Jones), a young French woman who experiences vivid visions of the Virgin Mary. While many dismiss her claims, certain people, including the priest Dominique Peyramale (Charles Bickford), slowly begin to believe her. Eventually, Bernadette is deemed a saint, and becomes a nun at a convent, where she must deal with jealousy from others who resent her revered status.

Director: Henry King
Producer: William Perlberg
Screenwriter: George Seaton
Production Co: Twentieth Century Fox
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 25, 1943, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 1, 2013
Runtime: 2h 36m

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