In early 1858, at the Massabielle grotto, 14-year old asthmatic, illiterate miller's daughter Bernadette sees a light she later distinguishes as a beautiful young woman. The girl and the woman converse over the next few months. Crowds follow and people are cured by the waters from a spring Bernadette has cleared. Secular authorities are threatened by the popular gatherings and subject the girl to inquiry and medical review. The local monsignor, initially skeptical, becomes Bernadette's champion. She maintains her forthright simplicity and untutored wisdom throughout.
Bernadette (1988) is a drama film directed by Jean Delannoy, released on February 17, 1988 with a runtime of 1h 59m. It stars Sydney Penny, Jean-Marc Bory, Jean-Marie Bernicat and Philippe Brigaud. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 18 ratings.
Sydney Penny
as Bernadette Soubirous
Jean-Marc Bory
as Le curé Peyramale
Jean-Marie Bernicat
as M. Pailhasson
Philippe Brigaud
as Le docteur Balencie
Claude Buchwald
as Tante Bernhard
Arlette Didier
as Milhet
Bérangère Jean
as Eugénie Troy
Elisabeth Kaza
as Mère Vauzou
Franck Cabot-David
as Le receveur d'estrade
Stéphane Garcin
Virginie Mery
as Une novice
Directed by Jean Delannoy, written by Jean Delannoy and Robert Arnaut, produced by Giancarlo Parretti.
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 18 ratings.
This is the film that is shown daily at the Grotto in Lourdes on a loop. Pegged as a more accurate portrayal of the look and feel of the time, it is also simple in the dialogue to focus on the purity of the events. The film depicts the 18 appearances of the Virgin Mary to Bernadette Soubirous at the Massabielle grotto near Lourdes, France in 1857-1858 and the effect it has on Bernadette's life around her. The young…
Reviewed on July 29, 2013
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The main cast of Bernadette (1988) includes Sydney Penny, Jean-Marc Bory, Jean-Marie Bernicat, Philippe Brigaud and Claude Buchwald. The film was directed by Jean Delannoy. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Bernadette was released on February 17, 1988 and runs for 1h 59m.
Bernadette (1988) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 18 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.