CinemaOSMovie · 1966 · 2h 14m

Francis of Assisi

62%(5)IMDbHistoryDramaTV 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.

Directed byLiliana Cavani

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Status
Released
Runtime
2h 14m
Language
IT
Released
September 1, 1966

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
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

Creative team
Directed by
Liliana Cavani
Liliana Cavani
Written by
Liliana Cavani
Liliana Cavani
Tullio Pinelli
Tullio Pinelli
Produced by
Leo Pescarolo

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