Film

The Incredible Sarah

1976 · 1h 46m · Drama · History

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

IMDb

5.5

Rotten Tomatoes

30%

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.

Glenda Jackson

Sarah Bernhardt

Daniel Massey

Victorien Sardou

Yvonne Mitchell

Mam'selle

Douglas Wilmer

Montigny

David Langton

Duc De Morny

Simon Williams

Henri de Ligne

John Castle

Damala

Edward Judd

Jarrett

Rosemarie Dunham

Mrs. Bernhardt

Peter Sallis

Thierry

Bridget Armstrong

Marie

Margaret Courtenay

Madame Nathalie

Maxwell Shaw

Fadinard

Patrick Newell

Major

Gawn Grainger

Assistant Stage Manager

Lawrence Douglas

Soldier

• Richard FleischerDirector
• Ruth WolffScreenplay
• Helen M. StraussProducer
• John JympsonEditor
• Rose Tobias ShawCasting

Release date

November 5, 1976

Status

Released

Original language

English

Runtime

1h 46m

Genres

Drama, History