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Francis of Assisi

Francis of Assisi

★ 6.2/10•1966•2h 14m•History•Drama•TV Movie

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.

Liliana Cavani · Screenplay

Liliana Cavani · Director

Tullio Pinelli · Screenplay

StatusReleased
Runtime2h 14m
LanguageIT
Release DateSep 1, 1966

Actors

Lou Castel

Lou Castel

Francesco d'Assisi

Giancarlo Sbragia

Giancarlo Sbragia

Pietro Bernardone

Maria Grazia Marescalchi

Maria Grazia Marescalchi

Pica Bernardone

Mino Bellei

Fra' Bernardo

Marcello Formica

Capitano di ventura

Roberto Di Massimo

Guido

Giampiero Fondini

Pietro Cattani

Gerig Domain

Vescovo di Assisi

John Karlsen

John Karlsen

Gianni Turillazzi

Rufino

Marco Bellocchio

Marco Bellocchio

Pietro di Stacia

Kenneth Belton

Papa Innocenzo III

Riccardo Bernardini

Fra' Silvestro

Giuseppe Campodifiori

Fra' Giovanni

Riccardo Cucciolla

Riccardo Cucciolla

Fra' Leone

Ludmila Lvova

Ludmila Lvova

Chiara

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