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| Song of Bernadette | 
 enlarge | Director: Henry King
Actors: Jennifer Jones, Charles Bickford, William Eythe, Vincent Price, Lee J. Cobb
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Category: Video
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Avg. Customer Rating:  110 reviews
Sales Rank: 7982
Format: Black & White, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), French (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Media: VHS Tape
Running Time: 156 minutes
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 4.2 x 1.1
ISBN: 6300246981
UPC: 086162103438
EAN: 9786300246980
ASIN: 6300246981
Theatrical Release Date: April 1945
Release Date: March 15, 1995
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Refreshing April 21, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The innocence of Bernadette is an example to everyone that not everyone is quite as they seem. She seems so ordinary and yet she was refreshingly open and honest to all. Great movie for kids.
A wonderful story April 10, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
They just don't make movies like this any more! I remember walking downtown with my classmates from St. Mary's grade school to watch this movie at a special theater showing for our Catholic school in the late 1950's. It was remarkable then as a testament to true faith and still is today. I never tire of watching this film and am very happy that a DVD edition is available. I can't imagine an all star cast of Hollywood stars of today making a moving film about true Christian faith. That is a sad statement as to how we have "progressed" over the years. Unfortunately, not all progress is good. Back to the film - If you want to show your kids or grandkids a great story about true Christian faith and how miracles really happened, get this video!
 The Most Underrated Movie of All Time! April 7, 2008
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
This has got to be one of the least and in my opinion probably the least appreciated films of all time. I'm convinced that if "Casablanca" wasn't also nominated in the same category that year that this movie would have won the Best Picture award. And the acting! Excellent performances from the entire cast and especially so for Jennifer Jones. I have never seen such great acting from a female lead in my life!
Irrespective of your religious beliefs, this movie is extremely moving and concerns themes that we all can identify with such as abject poverty and despair and a miraculous event which changes not only the lives of the villagers but also that of many, many others throughout the world bringing a message of hope among so much despair. This movie also represents the triumph of hope over despair, jealousy and arrogance. Why this film isn't among the AFI's list of 100 Best American Movies of all time escapes me unless there is a bias because of the Catholic theme but in any case regardless of whether or not this is on any movie critics list, the sheer quality of this film makes this a must have in any self-respecting film-lover's dvd library.
The picture quality is good but not great though as the original master must have deteriorated greatly although the restoration job although not perfect is still very well done and the sound quality could be better if they had included a remastered Dolby Digital 5.1 surround or better option. Here's hoping that with the advent of Blu-ray that they would make the effort to do another restoration project of this great classic film to further enhance the picture and sound qualities.
The Special Features includes a very good documentary about the life of Jennifer Jones as well. When it comes to great screenplay, great acting and great overall film-making, you can't come closer to perfection than in this film.
Very highly recommended!
The Song of Bernadette February 21, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
For anyone whoever has experiences in life that are out of the ordinary. This is a movie for you. This young girl has an experience, some believe some do not. Watch it and see what you believe. As a little girl around Christmas time this movie came on very late at night and I struggled to stay awake. This movie always touched me and I hope it will for you.
One of my all time favorites! February 9, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
The Song of Bernadette is one of the best movies I have ever seen. Jennifer Jones is excellent in this movie, the innocence she portrays in her character is so genuine. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
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