The Song of Bernadette_
"Here is greatness... wonder... and majesty... no human words can describe!"
In 1858 Lourdes, France, adolescent peasant Bernadette has a vision of "a beautiful lady" in the Massabielle grotto - the townspeople assume this lady to be the Virgin Mary. Pompous government officials think the girl is insane, doing their best to suppress her and her followers, while the church wants nothing to do with the matter. But as Bernadette attracts wider and wider attention, the phenomenon overtakes everyone in the town, ultimately transforming their lives.
Starring
Jennifer Jones, William Eythe, Charles Bickford
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Apple TV
6 countries
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5 countries
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Google Play
3 countries
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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Year context
The Song of Bernadette was released 83 years ago in 1943.
Overview
In 1858 Lourdes, France, adolescent peasant Bernadette has a vision of "a beautiful lady" in the Massabielle grotto - the townspeople assume this lady to be ...
The Song of Bernadette is a Drama film with a runtime of 2h 36m.
CAST (20)
Jennifer Jones
Bernadette
William Eythe
Antoine Nicolau
Charles Bickford
Father Peyramale
Vincent Price
Prosecutor Vital Dutour
Lee J. Cobb
Dr. Dozous
Gladys Cooper
Sister Marie Therese Vauzous
Anne Revere
Louise Soubirous
Roman Bohnen
François Soubirous
Mary Anderson
Jeanne Abadie
Patricia Morison
Empress Eugenie
Aubrey Mather
Mayor Lacade
Charles Dingle
Jacomet
Edith Barrett
Croisine Bouhouhorts
Sig Ruman
Louis Bouriette
Blanche Yurka
Aunt Bernarde Casterot
Ermadean Walters
Marie Soubirous
Marcel Dalio
Callet
Pedro de Cordoba
Dr. LeCramps
Jerome Cowan
Emperor Louis Napoleon III
CW
Charles Waldron
Bishop of Tarbes (uncredited)
BOX OFFICE
$2.0M
Budget
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
156 min (2h 36m)
Country
Rating
7.0/10 (125 votes)
Budget
$2,000,000
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Song of Bernadette about?
In 1858 Lourdes, France, adolescent peasant Bernadette has a vision of "a beautiful lady" in the Massabielle grotto - the townspeople assume this lady to be the Virgin Mary. Pompous government officials think the girl is insane, doing their best to suppress her and her followers, while the church wants nothing to do with the matter. But as Bernadette attracts wider and wider attention, the phenomenon overtakes everyone in the town, ultimately transforming their lives.
How long is The Song of Bernadette?
The Song of Bernadette has a runtime of 156 minutes (2h 36m).
Who stars in The Song of Bernadette?
The cast of The Song of Bernadette includes Jennifer Jones, William Eythe, Charles Bickford, Vincent Price, Lee J. Cobb.
What is the rating of The Song of Bernadette?
The Song of Bernadette has a rating of 7.0 out of 10 based on 125 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Drama