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Bernadette
Father Peyramale
Sister Marie Therese Vauzous
Antoine Nicolau
Prosecutor Vital Dutour
Dr. Dozous
Critic Reviews for The Song of Bernadette
All Critics (16) | Top Critics (3) | Fresh (14) | Rotten (2)
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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.
February 27, 2018 | Full Review… -
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December 30, 2006 | Rating: 2/5 | Full Review… -
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.
July 18, 2003 | Rating: A+ | Full Review… -
A conscientious, dignified and moving film version of Franz Werfel's story.
November 19, 2020 | Full Review… -
Newcomer Jones is convincing, the supporting players are strong, and the premise is thought-provoking.
August 14, 2020 | Rating: 6/10 | Full Review… -
The dialogue is impeccable, full of dignity and emotional and dramatic strength. [Full review in Spanish]
September 13, 2019 | Full Review…
Audience Reviews for The Song of Bernadette
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Mar 31, 2014Jennifer Jones' portrayal of a young woman encountering the Virgin Mary at Lourdes is meant to be inspiring but nowadays gives a performance that makes you think she is looking for the Great Pumpkinhead. Ultimately believers are going to believe and skeptics will be skeptics. This film won't change any of that.John B Super Reviewer
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Sep 05, 2010I loved this movie, it's one of my favourite movies about saints. Jones gives a fantastic performance, and you get to see Vincent Price in an early small role. It's such a great story, and it's true!Aj V Super Reviewer
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Dec 17, 2009years ago, local television in chicago, a town heavy with catholics, made a big deal out of a film representation of the miracle at lourdes, france, something i had never heard of or knew about. the lead actress demonstrated through the story the power of simple faith...and i learned from that performance, i learned about the power of art to transform lives. and the lead actress, in the meager performance of her duties, lead that class in my book. she died today, 12-17-2009, Jennifer Jones, and i never got the chance to personally thank her. thank you, Jennifer.Kevin M. W Super Reviewer
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Sep 16, 2008Fictionalized lives of well-respected names (usually) start off promising and by the end,a feeling of unaccomplished desire destroys the viewing pleasure. Bernadette Soubirous must have been a diligently eloquent woman whose firm beliefs of her visions were part of her level-headed character.King's adaptation from Werfel's historical novel of the eponymous saint possesses the romanticized elements of a Hollywood film with a small dose of maleficent antagonists / unrequited love but that doesn't remove the strong components of Jones' acting and the wonderful production design and supporting cast.Dimitris S Super Reviewer
The Song of Bernadette Quotes
Bernarde Casterot: | She SEES this lady. No one else does. Who are you to say that she is wrong and you are right? She may well be a heavenly creature... You will go with her! All the women of the family must stand by her side. I'll come. And when I walk with her... let anyone dare to laugh! |
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