

Francis of Assisi
History
Drama
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.
Status:
Released
Release Date:
1966-09-01
Runtime:
2h 14m
Director:
Liliana Cavani
Writer:
Liliana Cavani, Tullio Pinelli
Top 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

Gianni Turillazzi
Rufino

Marco Bellocchio
Pietro di Stacia

Kenneth Belton
Papa Innocenzo III
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