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.
Ratings
TMDB6.2/10
5 audience votes
Key crew
- Liliana CavaniDirector
- Liliana CavaniScreenplay
- Tullio PinelliScreenplay
- Peppino De LucaOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Lou CastelFrancesco d'Assisi
- Giancarlo SbragiaPietro Bernardone
- Maria Grazia MarescalchiPica Bernardone
- Mino BelleiFra' Bernardo
- Marcello FormicaCapitano di ventura
- Roberto Di MassimoGuido
- Giampiero FondiniPietro Cattani
- Gerig DomainVescovo di Assisi
- John KarlsenCast
- Gianni TurillazziRufino
- Marco BellocchioPietro di Stacia
- Kenneth BeltonPapa Innocenzo III