Francesco

Francesco (1989)

The life of St. Francis of Assisi (1181-1226) as related by followers who gather after his death to tell stories so that Leone can record them: a privileged and virile youth, a prisoner of war, an heir who turns away from his father and gives all to the poor, a beggar for others, and an inspiration to friends who accept the Gospels' life of poverty.

Date of release
1989-03-22
TMDB
6.5 / 10 (63)
Runtime
2h 37m
Genres
Drama, History
Director
Liliana Cavani

Casting

  • Mickey Rourke — Francesco
  • Helena Bonham Carter — Chiara
  • Andréa Ferréol — Francesco's Mother
  • Nikolaus Dutsch — Cardinal Colonna
  • Peter Berling — Bishop Guido
  • Hanns Zischler — Pope Innocent III
  • Mario Adorf — Cardinal Ugolino
  • Paolo Bonacelli — Francesco's Father
  • Fabio Bussotti — Leone
  • Riccardo De Torrebruna — Pietro Cattani
  • Matteo Corsini — Angelo
  • Edward Farrelly — Egidio

Recommended