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Francesco (1989)

Movie ★ 6.6 157 min

Drama History

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.

Liliana Cavani Director

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Quick facts

Released
March 22, 1989
Runtime
157 min
Rating
PG-13
Budget
$14.5M
IMDb
tt0097383
Country
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Language
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Studio
Karol Film, , , Royal Film

Themes

Cast

Mickey Rourke Mickey Rourke Francesco Helena Bonham Carter Helena Bonham Carter Chiara Andréa Ferréol Andréa Ferréol Francesco's Mother Nikolaus Dutsch Cardinal Colonna Peter Berling Peter Berling Bishop Guido Hanns Zischler Hanns Zischler Pope Innocent III Mario Adorf Mario Adorf Cardinal Ugolino Paolo Bonacelli Paolo Bonacelli Francesco's Father Fabio Bussotti Fabio Bussotti Leone Riccardo De Torrebruna Riccardo De Torrebruna Pietro Cattani Matteo Corsini Angelo Edward Farrelly Egidio Paolo Proietti Paolo Proietti Pacifico Paco Reconti Paco Reconti Rufino Diego Ribon Diego Ribon Bernardo di Quintavalle Maurizio Schmidt Masseo Nino Bignamini Nino Bignamini Francesca Fenati Francesca Fenati

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Frequently asked questions

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.
Who stars in Francesco?
Francesco stars Mickey Rourke, Helena Bonham Carter, Andréa Ferréol, Nikolaus Dutsch.
When was Francesco released?
Francesco is a 1989 drama, history film.
Where can I watch Francesco?
You can watch Francesco with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.