Francesco(1989)
Francesco Synopsis
The life of St. Francis of Assisi (1181-1226) as related by followers who gather after his death to tell stories so that Leone can record them: a privileged and virile youth, a prisoner of war, an heir who turns away from his father and gives all to the poor, a beggar for others, and an inspiration to friends who accept the Gospels' life of poverty.
Francesco (1989) is a drama and history film directed by Liliana Cavani, released on March 22, 1989 with a runtime of 2h 37m. It stars Mickey Rourke, Helena Bonham Carter, Andréa Ferréol and Nikolaus Dutsch. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 61 ratings.
- Director:
- Liliana Cavani
- Writers:
- Liliana Cavani, Liliana Cavani, Roberta Mazzoni
- Producers:
- Giulio Scanni
- Cinematographer:
- Giuseppe Lanci
- Composer:
- Vangelis
- Production:
- Karol Film, Istituto Luce Cinecittà, RAI, Royal Film, Ital-Noleggio Cinematografico
- Budget:
- $14,500,000
- Status:
- Released
Francesco Cast & Crew
Main cast
Mickey Rourke
as Francesco
Helena Bonham Carter
as Chiara
Andréa Ferréol
as Francesco's Mother
- Nikolaus Dutsch
Nikolaus Dutsch
as Cardinal Colonna
Peter Berling
as Bishop Guido
Hanns Zischler
as Pope Innocent III
Mario Adorf
as Cardinal Ugolino
Paolo Bonacelli
as Francesco's Father
Fabio Bussotti
as Leone
Riccardo De Torrebruna
as Pietro Cattani
- Matteo Corsini
Matteo Corsini
as Angelo
- Edward Farrelly
Edward Farrelly
as Egidio
Key crew
Directed by Liliana Cavani, written by Liliana Cavani, Liliana Cavani and Roberta Mazzoni, produced by Giulio Scanni.
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Francesco Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 61 ratings.
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Francesco – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Francesco online?
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Francesco (1989) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Francesco?
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The main cast of Francesco (1989) includes Mickey Rourke, Helena Bonham Carter, Andréa Ferréol, Nikolaus Dutsch and Peter Berling. 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 Francesco released?
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Francesco was released on March 22, 1989 and runs for 2h 37m.
Is Francesco worth watching?
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Francesco (1989) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 61 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.