The Wizard of Heaven
Le Sorcier du ciel
Release: 1949-01-11
·Runtime: 90m
The Wizard of Heaven tells the compelling and remarkable story of St. John Marie Baptist Vianney, the humble pastor of Ars, France, who battled with the devil himself, not only for the faith of his parish, but even for that of his country. Starting with the Saint's arrival at Ars, this film brings to life the hardships, indifference, ridicule and opposition he encountered, as well as the zeal with which he strove to overcome them.
Production Countries
France
Cast
Jean-Jacques Lécot
Gisèle Alcée
Daniel Ivernel
as Georges Malray
Jean Topart
as Paul Malray adult
Victor Vina
as The paralytic
Alfred Adam
as Samson
Alexandre Rignault
as Ruffin
Roland Armontel
as The sexton
Paul Faivre
as Father Toccanier
Pierre Stéphen
as The mayor of Garets
Georges Rollin
as Jean-Marie Vianney, the Holy Curé of Ars
Dora Doll
as Benoîte
Claire Gérard
as Ms Bibost
Léon Belières
as Mr. Mandy, the mayor of Ars
Jeanne Pérez
as The guardian
Marie Daëms
as Catherine Lassagne