Francis of Assisi
Sep 01, 1966 · 2h 14m
Director
Liliana CavaniOverview
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 of Francis of Assisi
Lou CastelFrancesco d'Assisi
Giancarlo SbragiaPietro Bernardone
Maria Grazia MarescalchiPica Bernardone
Mino BelleiFra' Bernardo- Marcello FormicaCapitano di ventura
- Roberto Di MassimoGuido
- Giampiero FondiniPietro Cattani
- Gerig DomainVescovo di Assisi
John Karlsen- Gianni TurillazziRufino
Marco BellocchioPietro di Stacia- Kenneth BeltonPapa Innocenzo III
- Riccardo BernardiniFra' Silvestro
- Giuseppe CampodifioriFra' Giovanni
Riccardo CucciollaFra' Leone
Ludmila LvovaChiara
Crew of Francis of Assisi
About Francis of Assisi
What is Francis of Assisi about?
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.
When was Francis of Assisi released?
Francis of Assisi was released on September 1, 1966.
How long is Francis of Assisi?
Francis of Assisi runs 2 hours 14 minutes (134 minutes).
Who directed Francis of Assisi?
Francis of Assisi was directed by Liliana Cavani.
Who is in the cast of Francis of Assisi?
The cast of Francis of Assisi includes Lou Castel (Francesco d'Assisi), Giancarlo Sbragia (Pietro Bernardone), Maria Grazia Marescalchi (Pica Bernardone), Mino Bellei (Fra' Bernardo) and Marcello Formica (Capitano di ventura).