Francis of Assisi
Overview
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.
Movie Details
Languages
Italian
Key Crew
Liliana Cavani
Screenplay
Liliana Cavani
Director
Tullio Pinelli
Screenplay
Cast
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
