Francis of Assisi

  • History
  • Drama
9/1/1966
134

Storyline

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
Writers:
Liliana Cavani
Tullio Pinelli
    • biography
    • church
    • francesco
    • woman director
    • life of saint

    Cast

    • Lou Castel
      Francesco d'Assisi
    • Giancarlo Sbragia
      Pietro Bernardone
    • 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
      Acting
    • Gianni Turillazzi
      Rufino
    • Marco Bellocchio
      Pietro di Stacia
    • Kenneth Belton
      Papa Innocenzo III
    • Riccardo Bernardini
      Fra' Silvestro
    • Giuseppe Campodifiori
      Fra' Giovanni
    • Riccardo Cucciolla
      Fra' Leone
    • Ludmila Lvova
      Chiara

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