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.
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Mickey Rourke
Francesco
Helena Bonham Carter
Chiara
Andréa Ferréol
Francesco's Mother
Nikolaus Dutsch
Cardinal Colonna
Peter Berling
Bishop Guido
Hanns Zischler
Pope Innocent III
Mario Adorf
Cardinal Ugolino
Paolo Bonacelli
Francesco's Father
Fabio Bussotti
Leone
Riccardo De Torrebruna
Pietro Cattani
Matteo Corsini
Angelo
Edward Farrelly
Egidio
Paolo Proietti
Pacifico
Paco Reconti
Rufino
Diego Ribon
Bernardo di Quintavalle
Maurizio Schmidt
Masseo
Nino Bignamini
Francesca Fenati
Release History & Theatrical Window
Transcendent Journey Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 1, 1991
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$14.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Liliana Cavani
- Screenplay & Story
- Liliana Cavani, Roberta Mazzoni
- Original Score
- Vangelis
- Original Title
- Francesco
- Country of Origin
- Italy, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- Italian, English
- Runtime
- 2h 37m
- Production Budget
- $14.5M
- Production Studios
- Karol Film, Istituto Luce Cinecittà, RAI, Royal Film, Ital-Noleggio Cinematografico
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Liliana Cavani
Liliana Cavani, Roberta Mazzoni
Vangelis
Ennio Guarnieri, Giuseppe Lanci
Gabriella Cristiani
Giulio Scanni
Department Leadership Roster
Liliana Cavani
Director
Liliana Cavani
Screenplay
Roberta Mazzoni
Screenplay
Giulio Scanni
Producer
Vangelis
Original Music Composer
Ennio Guarnieri
Director of Photography
Giuseppe Lanci
Director of Photography
Gabriella Cristiani
Editor
Danilo Donati
Production Design
Danilo Donati
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Francesco
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Francesco about?
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.
Who directed Francesco?
Francesco was directed by Liliana Cavani.
Who stars in Francesco?
The principal cast of Francesco includes Mickey Rourke, Helena Bonham Carter, Andréa Ferréol, Nikolaus Dutsch, Peter Berling.
When was Francesco released and how long is it?
Francesco was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 2h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Francesco?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Francesco was composed by Vangelis.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Francesco?
Francesco holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).