Film · 1966

Francis of Assisi

Name: Francis of Assisi
Director: Liliana Cavani
Genre: History, Drama, TV Movie
Released: 1966-09-01

134 min · Directed by Liliana Cavani

History Drama TV Movie

6.25
ratings

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.

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

R

Riccardo Bernardini

Fra' Silvestro

G

Giuseppe Campodifiori

Fra' Giovanni

Riccardo Cucciolla

Fra' Leone

Ludmila Lvova

Chiara

Crew

Director: Liliana Cavani
Producer: Leo Pescarolo
Writer: Liliana Cavani, Tullio Pinelli
Editor: Luciano Gigante
Cinematography: Giuseppe Ruzzolini
Production Design: Virgilio Marchi
Composer: Peppino De Luca
Costume: Ezio Frigerio

Details

Countries: Italy
Languages: Italian
Release: September 1, 1966

Themes

biographychurchfrancescowoman directorlife of saint

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