Francis of Assisi

Name: Francis of Assisi
Genre: History, Drama, TV Movie
Released: 1966
Duration: 134 min
Rating: 6.2

1966 · 134 min

History · Drama · TV Movie

★ 6.2

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A 1966 biopic of Francis of Assisi presents him as a troubled rebel and champion of radical brotherhood, reflecting the spirit of 1968 student protests. Praised and condemned, the film sparked controversy for its bold, dissenting portrayal of faith.

Crew

Director Liliana Cavani
Screenplay Liliana Cavani
Screenplay Tullio Pinelli
Director of Photography Giuseppe Ruzzolini

Cast

Lou Castel
Francesco d'Assisi
Giancarlo Sbragia
Pietro Bernardone
Maria Grazia Marescalchi
Pica Bernardone
M
Mino Bellei
Fra' Bernardo
M
Marcello Formica
Capitano di ventura
R
Roberto Di Massimo
Guido
G
Giampiero Fondini
Pietro Cattani
G
Gerig Domain
Vescovo di Assisi
John Karlsen
G
Gianni Turillazzi
Rufino
Marco Bellocchio
Pietro di Stacia
K
Kenneth Belton
Papa Innocenzo III

Crew

Director — Liliana Cavani
Screenplay — Liliana Cavani
Screenplay — Tullio Pinelli
Director of Photography — Giuseppe Ruzzolini

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