The Flowers of St. Francis(1950)
Francesco, giullare di Dio
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The Flowers of St. Francis Synopsis
In a series of simple and joyous vignettes, director Roberto Rossellini and co-writer Federico Fellini lovingly convey the universal teachings of the People’s Saint: humility, compassion, faith, and sacrifice. Gorgeously photographed to evoke the medieval paintings of Saint Francis’s time, and cast with monks from the Nocera Inferiore Monastery, The Flowers of St. Francis is a timeless and moving portrait of the search for spiritual enlightenment.
The Flowers of St. Francis (1950) is a drama and history film directed by Roberto Rossellini, released on December 15, 1950 with a runtime of 1h 27m. It stars Aldo Fabrizi, Gianfranco Bellini, Peparuolo and Severino Pisacane. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 101 ratings.
- Director:
- Roberto Rossellini
- Writers:
- Brunello Rondi, Félix Morlión, Federico Fellini
- Producers:
- Angelo Rizzoli
- Cinematographer:
- Otello Martelli
- Composer:
- Renzo Rossellini
- Production:
- Rizzoli Film, Cineriz
- Status:
- Released
The Flowers of St. Francis (1950) Trailer
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The Flowers of St. Francis Cast & Crew
Main cast
Aldo Fabrizi
as Nicolaio, il Tiranno di Viterbo
Gianfranco Bellini
as Narrator (voice)
- Peparuolo
Peparuolo
as Giovanni il Sempliciotto
- Severino Pisacane
Severino Pisacane
as Fra' Ginapro
- Roberto Sorrentino
Roberto Sorrentino
- Nazario Gerardi
Nazario Gerardi
as San Francesco (uncredited)
- Arabella Lemaitre
Arabella Lemaitre
as Santa Chiara (uncredited)
Renzo Rossellini
as Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Roberto Rossellini, written by Brunello Rondi, Félix Morlión and Federico Fellini, produced by Angelo Rizzoli.
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The Flowers of St. Francis Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 101 ratings.
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The Flowers of St. Francis – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Flowers of St. Francis online?
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The Flowers of St. Francis (1950) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Flowers of St. Francis?
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The main cast of The Flowers of St. Francis (1950) includes Aldo Fabrizi, Gianfranco Bellini, Peparuolo, Severino Pisacane and Roberto Sorrentino. The film was directed by Roberto Rossellini. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Flowers of St. Francis released?
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The Flowers of St. Francis was released on December 15, 1950 and runs for 1h 27m.
Is The Flowers of St. Francis worth watching?
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The Flowers of St. Francis (1950) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 101 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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