Francesco(1989)
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
Studio
Karol Film
Budget
$15M
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
Hanns Zischler
as Pope Innocent III
Mario Adorf
as Cardinal Ugolino
Paolo Bonacelli
as Francesco's Father
Fabio Bussotti
as Leone
Riccardo De Torrebruna
as Pietro Cattani
Matteo Corsini
as Angelo
Edward Farrelly
as Egidio
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1989
Runtime
2h 37m
Language
Italian
Rating
6.6 / 10
Budget
$15M
Production Companies
Karol Film • Istituto Luce Cinecittà • RAI
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Where can I watch Francesco?▼
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What is Francesco about?▼
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.
Who directed Francesco?▼
Francesco was directed by Liliana Cavani and released in 1989. It is a drama, history film.
How long is Francesco?▼
Francesco has a runtime of 2 hours and 37 minutes (157 minutes total).
Who stars in Francesco?▼
The cast of Francesco includes 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 and more.
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