
Francis of Assisi
History · Drama · TV Movie
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.
Top Cast


Lou Castel
Lou Castel
Francesco d'Assisi
Lou Castel
Francesco d'Assisi


Giancarlo Sbragia
Giancarlo Sbragia
Pietro Bernardone
Giancarlo Sbragia
Pietro Bernardone


Maria Grazia Marescalchi
Maria Grazia Marescalchi
Pica Bernardone
Maria Grazia Marescalchi
Pica Bernardone
Mino Bellei
Mino Bellei
Fra' Bernardo
Mino Bellei
Fra' Bernardo
Marcello Formica
Marcello Formica
Capitano di ventura
Marcello Formica
Capitano di ventura
Roberto Di Massimo
Roberto Di Massimo
Guido
Roberto Di Massimo
Guido
Giampiero Fondini
Giampiero Fondini
Pietro Cattani
Giampiero Fondini
Pietro Cattani
Gerig Domain
Gerig Domain
Vescovo di Assisi
Gerig Domain
Vescovo di Assisi


John Karlsen
John Karlsen
John Karlsen
Gianni Turillazzi
Gianni Turillazzi
Rufino
Gianni Turillazzi
Rufino
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