The Incredible Sarah

The Incredible Sarah (1976)

One triumph... one man... one scandal... was never enough when you were Sarah Bernhardt.

  • Genre: Drama, History
  • Release Date: 1976-11-05
  • User Rating: 5/10 from 6 ratings
  • Runtime: 1h 46min
  • Language: English
  • Production Company: Reader's Digest Films
  • Production Country: United Kingdom
  • Director: Richard Fleischer
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Summary

The legendary actress Sarah Bernhardt's unconventional life and career are examined in this biopic. At an audition in 1860, the teenage Bernhardt proclaims herself the greatest actress of her time. Her career blossoms, as does her private life. But art and life don't stay balanced, much to the frustration of her lovers. The eccentric Bernhardt eventually does marry another actor, but it's her life on stage that ultimately gives her the most satisfaction.

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  • Glenda Jackson

    as Sarah Bernhardt

  • Daniel Massey

    as Victorien Sardou

  • Yvonne Mitchell

    as Mam'selle

  • Douglas Wilmer

    as Montigny

  • David Langton

    as Duc De Morny

  • Simon Williams

    as Henri de Ligne

  • John Castle

    as Damala

  • Edward Judd

    as Jarrett

  • Rosemarie Dunham

    as Mrs. Bernhardt

  • Peter Sallis

    as Thierry

  • Bridget Armstrong

    as Marie

  • Margaret Courtenay

    as Madame Nathalie

  • Maxwell Shaw

    as Fadinard

  • Patrick Newell

    as Major

  • Gawn Grainger

    as Assistant Stage Manager

  • Lawrence Douglas

    as Soldier

  • Neil McCarthy

    as Sergeant

  • Peter Davidson

    as Stage Manager

  • Stephan Chase

    as

  • David Muldowney

    as

  • Shaun Davies

    as Child (uncredited)

  • Carole Ann Ford

    as Women (uncredited)

  • Marianne Stone

    as Women (uncredited)
Directing Richard Fleischer Director
Writing Ruth Wolff Screenplay
Crew Christopher Challis Cinematography
Editing Eunice Mountjoy Assistant Editor
Production Helen M. Strauss Producer
Production Rose Tobias Shaw Casting
Production Douglas Twiddy Associate Producer
Sound Elmer Bernstein Music
Editing John Jympson Editor
Costume & Make-Up Wally Schneiderman Makeup Artist
Costume & Make-Up Anthony Mendleson Costume Design
Art Norman Reynolds Art Direction
Art Elliot Scott Production Design

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