The Wizard of Heaven

Directed by Marcel Blistène
1949    90mBiography, History
7.6
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.

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  • Georges RollinJean-Marie Vianney, the Holy Curé of Ars
  • Marie DaëmsCatherine Lassagne
  • Dora DollBenoîte
  • Alfred AdamSamson
  • Claire GérardMs Bibost
  • Alexandre RignaultRuffin
  • JandelineMs Ruffin
  • Léon BelièresMr. Mandy, the mayor of Ars
  • Gisèle Alcée
  • Roland ArmontelThe sexton
  • Johnny ChambotPaul Malray young
  • Paul FaivreFather Toccanier
  • Paul HigonencFather Clément
  • Daniel IvernelGeorges Malray
  • Raymond LoyerThe shadow
  • Jean-Jacques Lécot
  • Georges MontalThe miller
  • Jeanne PérezThe guardian
  • Joëlle RobinLouise Marchand
  • Pierre StéphenThe mayor of Garets

The Wizard of Heaven Trivia

The Wizard of Heaven was released on October 14, 1949.

The Wizard of Heaven was directed by Marcel Blistène.

The Wizard of Heaven has a runtime of 90m.

The Wizard of Heaven was produced by Alexis Plumet.

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.

The key characters in The Wizard of Heaven are Jean-Marie Vianney, the Holy Curé of Ars (Georges Rollin), Catherine Lassagne (Marie Daëms), Benoîte (Dora Doll).

The Wizard of Heaven is a Biography, History film.

The Wizard of Heaven has an audience rating of 7.6 out of 10.

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