The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc vs U-571
The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc and U-571 are tied on audience score (6.4/10). U-571 is the shorter watch at 1h 56m compared with 2h 38m. The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc is the older of the two (1999 against 2000). Both are action, adventure, war movies, so they suit a similar mood.
| The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc | U-571 | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.4/10 | ★ 6.5/10 |
| Year | 1999 | 2000 |
| Length | 2h 38m | 1h 56m |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Drama, History, War | Action, Adventure, War |
| Country | France | – |
| Director | Luc Besson | Jonathan Mostow |
| Main cast | Desmond Harrington, Vincent Cassel, Tchéky Karyo, John Malkovich, Milla Jovovich | Will Estes, David Keith, Jack Noseworthy, Matthew McConaughey, Bill Paxton |
Synopsis
The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc
In 1429, a French teenager stood before her King with a message she claimed came from God; that she would defeat the world's greatest army and liberate her country from its political and religious turmoil. As she reclaims God's diminished kingdom, this courageous young woman has various amazing victories until her violent and untimely death.
U-571
In the midst of World War II, the battle under the sea rages and the Nazis have the upper hand as the Allies are unable to crack their war codes. However, after a wrecked U-boat sends out an SOS signal, the Allies realise this is their chance to seize the 'enigma coding machine'.
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