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Francesco

Francesco

19896.52h 37m

Overview

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.

Directed by Liliana Cavani
Written by Roberta Mazzoni, Liliana Cavani
Produced by Giulio Scanni
Box OfficeBudget: $14.5M0

Top Cast

Mickey Rourke

Mickey Rourke

Francesco

Helena Bonham Carter

Helena Bonham Carter

Chiara

Andréa Ferréol

Andréa Ferréol

Francesco's Mother

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Nikolaus Dutsch

Cardinal Colonna

Peter Berling

Peter Berling

Bishop Guido

Hanns Zischler

Hanns Zischler

Pope Innocent III

Mario Adorf

Mario Adorf

Cardinal Ugolino

Paolo Bonacelli

Paolo Bonacelli

Francesco's Father

Fabio Bussotti

Fabio Bussotti

Leone

Riccardo De Torrebruna

Riccardo De Torrebruna

Pietro Cattani

Themes & Keywords

christianityreligionsaintwoman director13th century12th centurysaint francis of assisichristian film

About Francesco

Francesco is a drama, history film released in 1989 exploring themes of christianity, religion, saint, woman director, 13th century, 12th century. Directed by Liliana Cavani, it stars Mickey Rourke, Helena Bonham Carter, Andréa Ferréol. 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.

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