Francis of Assisi

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.

• Liliana CavaniDirector
• Liliana CavaniScreenplay
• Tullio PinelliScreenplay
• Peppino De LucaOriginal Music Composer

• 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