The Wizard of Heaven

The Wizard of Heaven

90 mins | Jan. 11, 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.

The Wizard of Heaven

90 mins | Jan. 11, 1949

The Wizard of Heaven
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.
Producers
Original title Le sorcier du ciel
Directors Marcel Blistène
Writers

Cast

Georges Rollin

as Jean-Marie Vianney, the Holy Curé of Ars

Marie Daëms

as Catherine Lassagne

Dora Doll

as Benoîte

Alfred Adam

as Samson

Claire Gérard

as Ms Bibost

Alexandre Rignault

as Ruffin

Jandeline

as Ms Ruffin

Léon Belières

as Mr. Mandy, the mayor of Ars

Roland Armontel

as The sexton

Johnny Chambot

as Paul Malray young

Paul Faivre

as Father Toccanier

Paul Higonenc

as Father Clément

Daniel Ivernel

as Georges Malray

Raymond Loyer

as The shadow

Georges Montal

as The miller

Jeanne Pérez

as The guardian

Joëlle Robin

as Louise Marchand

Pierre Stéphen

as The mayor of Garets

Jean Topart

as Paul Malray adult

Victor Vina

as The paralytic