Francis of Assisi
September 1, 1966•2h 14m•★ 6.2
HistoryDramaTV 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.
Director
Liliana CavaniWriters
Cast
Lou Castel
Francesco d'Assisi
Giancarlo Sbragia
Pietro Bernardone
Maria Grazia Marescalchi
Pica Bernardone
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Mino Bellei
Fra' Bernardo
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Marcello Formica
Capitano di ventura
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Roberto Di Massimo
Guido
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Giampiero Fondini
Pietro Cattani
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Gerig Domain
Vescovo di Assisi
John Karlsen
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Gianni Turillazzi
Rufino
Marco Bellocchio
Pietro di Stacia
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Kenneth Belton
Papa Innocenzo III
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Riccardo Bernardini
Fra' Silvestro
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Giuseppe Campodifiori
Fra' Giovanni
Riccardo Cucciolla
Fra' Leone
Ludmila Lvova
Chiara