Francis of Assisi (1966)

Francis of Assisi (1966)

1966-09-01 Italy 134 Min. PG-13
5.8 4 votes

Overview

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 is Francesco d'Assisi
Francesco d'Assisi
Giancarlo Sbragia is Pietro Bernardone
Pietro Bernardone
Maria Grazia Marescalchi is Pica Bernardone
Pica Bernardone
Mino Bellei is Fra' Bernardo
Fra' Bernardo
Marcello Formica is Capitano di ventura
Capitano di ventura
Roberto Di Massimo is Guido
Guido
Giampiero Fondini is Pietro Cattani
Pietro Cattani
Gerig Domain is Vescovo di Assisi
Vescovo di Assisi
John Karlsen is
Gianni Turillazzi is Rufino
Rufino
Marco Bellocchio is Pietro di Stacia
Pietro di Stacia
Kenneth Belton is Papa Innocenzo III
Papa Innocenzo III

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