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Francis of Assisi

Film

Francis of Assisi

5.8

2h 14m

1966

Synopsis

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.

Director

Liliana Cavani

HistoryDramaTV Movie

biographychurchfrancescowoman directorlife of saint

Cast & Crew

Lou Castel

Lou Castel

as Francesco d'Assisi

Giancarlo Sbragia

Giancarlo Sbragia

as Pietro Bernardone

Maria Grazia Marescalchi

Maria Grazia Marescalchi

as Pica Bernardone

Mino Bellei

as Fra' Bernardo

Marcello Formica

as Capitano di ventura

Roberto Di Massimo

as Guido

Giampiero Fondini

as Pietro Cattani

Gerig Domain

as Vescovo di Assisi

John Karlsen

John Karlsen

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