Francis of Assisi

Liliana Cavani
1966-09-01


5.8
134 min

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.

Cast

Name Character Team
Lou Castel Francesco d'Assisi Unowned
Giancarlo Sbragia Pietro Bernardone Unowned
Maria Grazia Marescalchi Pica Bernardone Unowned
Mino Bellei Fra' Bernardo Unowned
Marcello Formica Capitano di ventura Unowned
Roberto Di Massimo Guido Unowned
Giampiero Fondini Pietro Cattani Unowned
Gerig Domain Vescovo di Assisi Unowned
John Karlsen Unowned
Gianni Turillazzi Rufino Unowned
Marco Bellocchio Pietro di Stacia Unowned
Kenneth Belton Papa Innocenzo III Unowned
Riccardo Bernardini Fra' Silvestro Unowned
Giuseppe Campodifiori Fra' Giovanni Unowned
Riccardo Cucciolla Fra' Leone Unowned
Ludmila Lvova Chiara Unowned