Monsieur Vincent (1947)

Synopsis of Monsieur Vincent

Pierre Fresnay stars as St. Vincent De Paul in this reverent but realistic French biopic. The film traces "Monsieur Vincent's" progress from his days of forced servitude in Algiers to his entry into the priesthood, culminating with his Herculean efforts on behalf of the ill and destitute in early 17th-century France. Featured in the huge cast are Aime Clairimond as Cardinal de Richelieu and Germaine Dermoz as Queen Anne of Austria. Made under the most trying of conditions over a two-year period, Monsieur Vincent remains the chef d'ouevre of director Maurice Cloche. The film won France's Grand Prix award in 1947, and the following year was honored with Hollywood's "best foreign picture" Oscar. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:

114 mins

Director(s):

Maurice Cloche

Writer(s):

Jean Anouilh, Maurice Cloche, Jean Bernard-Luc

• 1947 - Venice International Film Festival - International Prize for Best Actor

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