In this adaptation of the Anderson play, a teenager in 15th century France is implored by God to lead her country against England. It has a cast of thousands, which is a problem as it is tough to keep track of all the characters, especially since they all look like Moe Howard with their soup bowl haircuts. Although it appears to be a big budget production, the sets, costumes, and makeup look rather cheesy. Fleming made a number of terrific films, but he was not a great director. Here, in his final film, he is not able to overcome the stage origins of the material, as actors look like they are reading lines. There is too much talk and the battle scenes are poorly executed. Bergman looks great but she does not look like a teenager.
Review of Joan of Arc
