Francis of Assisi
Francesco d'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.
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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
Riccardo Bernardini
Fra' Silvestro
Giuseppe Campodifiori
Fra' Giovanni
Riccardo Cucciolla
Fra' Leone
Ludmila Lvova
Chiara
Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Liliana Cavani
- Screenplay & Story
- Liliana Cavani, Tullio Pinelli
- Original Score
- Peppino De Luca
- Original Title
- Francesco d'Assisi
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 2h 14m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Liliana Cavani
Liliana Cavani, Tullio Pinelli
Peppino De Luca
Giuseppe Ruzzolini
Luciano Gigante
Leo Pescarolo
Department Leadership Roster
Liliana Cavani
Screenplay
Liliana Cavani
Director
Tullio Pinelli
Screenplay
Luciano Gigante
Editor
Leo Pescarolo
Producer
Ezio Frigerio
Costume Design
Virgilio Marchi
Production Design
Giuseppe Ruzzolini
Director of Photography
Peppino De Luca
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Francis of Assisi.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Francis of Assisi
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Francis of Assisi about?
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.
Who directed Francis of Assisi?
Francis of Assisi was directed by Liliana Cavani.
Who stars in Francis of Assisi?
The principal cast of Francis of Assisi includes Lou Castel, Giancarlo Sbragia, Maria Grazia Marescalchi, Mino Bellei, Marcello Formica.
When was Francis of Assisi released and how long is it?
Francis of Assisi was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 2h 14m.
Who composed the musical score for Francis of Assisi?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Francis of Assisi was composed by Peppino De Luca.