Francesco (1989)

Drama, History • PT2H37M

Francesco

Overview

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.

Director: Liliana Cavani

Top Cast

  • Mickey Rourke as Francesco
  • Helena Bonham Carter as Chiara
  • Andréa Ferréol as Francesco's Mother
  • Nikolaus Dutsch as Cardinal Colonna
  • Peter Berling as Bishop Guido

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