

Francesco d'Assisi
September 1, 1966
2h 14m
IT
Liliana Cavani
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.

Lou Castel
Francesco d'Assisi

Giancarlo Sbragia
Pietro Bernardone

Maria Grazia Marescalchi
Pica Bernardone

Mino Bellei
Fra' Bernardo


Liliana Cavani, Tullio Pinelli
5

Marcello Formica
Capitano di ventura

Roberto Di Massimo
Guido

Giampiero Fondini
Pietro Cattani

Gerig Domain
Vescovo di Assisi

John Karlsen
Cast

Gianni Turillazzi
Rufino