MOVIE • 1966

Francis of Assisi

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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.

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Top Cast

Lou Castel

Francesco d'Assisi

Giancarlo Sbragia

Pietro Bernardone

Maria Grazia Marescalchi

Pica Bernardone

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Mino Bellei

Fra' Bernardo

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Marcello Formica

Capitano di ventura

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Roberto Di Massimo

Guido

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Giampiero Fondini

Pietro Cattani

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Gerig Domain

Vescovo di Assisi

John Karlsen

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Gianni Turillazzi

Rufino

Marco Bellocchio

Pietro di Stacia

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Kenneth Belton

Papa Innocenzo III

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Riccardo Bernardini

Fra' Silvestro

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Giuseppe Campodifiori

Fra' Giovanni

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Theatrical release date: September 1, 1966

Meta Snapshot

Film

Status

Released

Release

September 1, 1966

Runtime

134 min

Language

Italian

Origin

Italy

Budget

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Revenue

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