Francis of Assisi(1966)
Francesco d'Assisi
Francis of Assisi Synopsis
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.
Francis of Assisi (1966) is a history, drama and tv movie film directed by Liliana Cavani, released on September 1, 1966 with a runtime of 2h 14m. It stars Lou Castel, Giancarlo Sbragia, Maria Grazia Marescalchi and Mino Bellei. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Liliana Cavani
- Writers:
- Liliana Cavani, Tullio Pinelli
- Producers:
- Leo Pescarolo
- Cinematographer:
- Giuseppe Ruzzolini
- Composer:
- Peppino De Luca
- Status:
- Released
Francis of Assisi Cast & Crew
Main cast
Lou Castel
as Francesco d'Assisi
Giancarlo Sbragia
as Pietro Bernardone
Maria Grazia Marescalchi
as Pica Bernardone
- Mino Bellei
Mino Bellei
as Fra' Bernardo
- Marcello Formica
Marcello Formica
as Capitano di ventura
- Roberto Di Massimo
Roberto Di Massimo
as Guido
- Giampiero Fondini
Giampiero Fondini
as Pietro Cattani
- Gerig Domain
Gerig Domain
as Vescovo di Assisi
John Karlsen
- Gianni Turillazzi
Gianni Turillazzi
as Rufino
Marco Bellocchio
as Pietro di Stacia
- Kenneth Belton
Kenneth Belton
as Papa Innocenzo III
Key crew
Directed by Liliana Cavani, written by Liliana Cavani and Tullio Pinelli, produced by Leo Pescarolo.
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Francis of Assisi Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 5 ratings.
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Francis of Assisi – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Francis of Assisi?
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The main cast of Francis of Assisi (1966) includes Lou Castel, Giancarlo Sbragia, Maria Grazia Marescalchi, Mino Bellei and Marcello Formica. The film was directed by Liliana Cavani. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Francis of Assisi released?
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Francis of Assisi was released on September 1, 1966 and runs for 2h 14m.
Is Francis of Assisi worth watching?
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Francis of Assisi (1966) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy history, drama and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.