The Wizard of Heaven (1949)
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.
Director: Marcel Blistène
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Georges Rollin as Jean-Marie Vianney, the Holy Curé of Ars |
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Marie Daëms as Catherine Lassagne |
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Dora Doll as Benoîte |
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Alfred Adam as Samson |
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Claire Gérard as Ms Bibost |
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Alexandre Rignault as Ruffin |
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Jandeline as Ms Ruffin |
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Léon Belières as Mr. Mandy, the mayor of Ars |
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Gisèle Alcée as |
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Roland Armontel as The sexton |
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Johnny Chambot as Paul Malray young |
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Paul Faivre as Father Toccanier |
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Paul Higonenc as Father Clément |
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Daniel Ivernel as Georges Malray |
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Raymond Loyer as The shadow |
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Jean-Jacques Lécot as |
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Georges Montal as The miller |
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Jeanne Pérez as The guardian |
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Joëlle Robin as Louise Marchand |
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Pierre Stéphen as The mayor of Garets |
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Jean Topart as Paul Malray adult |
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Victor Vina as The paralytic |
| Directing | Marcel Blistène | Director |
| Writing | René Jolivet | Writer |
| Costume & Make-Up | René Decrais | Costume Design |
| Art | Claude Bouxin | Production Design |
| Camera | Charles Bauer | Director of Photography |
| Editing | Raymond Louveau | Editor |
| Sound | Tony Aubin | Original Music Composer |
| Sound | Georges Derveaux | Original Music Composer |
| Production | Alexis Plumet | Production Manager |
| Camera | Raymond Voinquel | Still Photographer |
| Sound | Maurice Carrouet | Sound |
| Camera | Roger Forster | Still Photographer |