| Description |
1 videodisc (114 min.) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD, fullscreen, Dolby digital monaural, region 1. |
| Language |
French dialogue; English or Spanish subtitles. |
| Note |
Originally produced as a French motion picture in 1947. |
| Awards |
Academy Award winner, 1948: special foreign language film award--France. |
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British and American Awards as Best Foreign Film; 8 other international awards, including Best Actor for Pierre Fresnay at the Venice Film Festival. |
| Audience |
Not rated. |
| Summary |
The remarkable journey of St. Vincent de Paul, who rose from slavery to become a trusted advisor to queens and princes. A dramatic biopic that reveals how St. Vincent de Paul's commitment to the poor made him a great humanitarian. |
| Subject |
Vincent de Paul, Saint, 1581-1660 -- Drama.
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Catholic Church -- France -- Clergy -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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France -- History -- 17th century -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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DVDs.
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| Local Subject |
FOREIGN FILMS (FRENCH), VIDEODISCS.
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ACADEMY AWARD WINNERS, 1948.
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| Genre |
Feature films France.
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Biographical films.
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Religious films.
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Motion pictures, French.
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| Added Author |
Fresnay, Pierre, 1897-1975.
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Clariond, Aimé, 1894-1960.
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Debucourt, Jean, 1894-1958.
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Delamare, Lise.
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Cloche, Maurice, 1907-1990.
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Bernard-Luc, Jean.
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Anouilh, Jean, 1910-1987.
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Carré, Léon.
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Dermoz, Germaine, 1888-1966.
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Dorziat, Gabrielle, 1880-1979.
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Dux, Pierre, 1908-1990.
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Gaudeau, Yvonne.
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Grunenwald, Jean-Jacques, 1911-1982.
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Renoir, Claude, 1914-1993.
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Lions Gate Home Entertainment.
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| Standard No. |
012236240877 |
| Music No. |
24087 Lions Gate Entertainment |
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