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Francis of Assisi (1961)

Movie ★ 7.7 105 min

History Drama

In 13th century Italy, Francis Bernardone, the son of an Assisi merchant, renounces a promising army career in favor of a monastic life and starts his own religious order, sanctioned by the Pope.

Michael Curtiz Director

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Quick facts

Released
July 12, 1961
Runtime
105 min
Rating
NR
Budget
$2.0M
Box office
$1.8M
IMDb
tt0054892
Language
Studio
Perseus Productions,

Themes

Cast

Bradford Dillman Bradford Dillman Francis Bernardone of Assisi Dolores Hart Dolores Hart Clare Stuart Whitman Stuart Whitman Count Paolo of Vandria Cecil Kellaway Cecil Kellaway Cardinal Hugolino Eduard Franz Eduard Franz Pietro Bernardone Athene Seyler Athene Seyler Aunt Buona Finlay Currie Finlay Currie The Pope Mervyn Johns Mervyn Johns Brother Juniper Russell Napier Russell Napier Brother Elias John Welsh John Welsh Canon Cattanei Harold Goldblatt Harold Goldblatt Bernard Edith Sharpe Edith Sharpe Donna Pica Oliver Johnston Oliver Johnston Father Livoni Malcolm Keen Malcolm Keen Bishop Guido Jack Lambert Jack Lambert Scefi Pedro Armendáriz Pedro Armendáriz The Sultan Charlie Abbadessa Charlie Abbadessa Friar

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Frequently asked questions

What is Francis of Assisi about?
In 13th century Italy, Francis Bernardone, the son of an Assisi merchant, renounces a promising army career in favor of a monastic life and starts his own religious order, sanctioned by the Pope.
Who directed Francis of Assisi?
Francis of Assisi was directed by Michael Curtiz.
Who stars in Francis of Assisi?
Francis of Assisi stars Bradford Dillman, Dolores Hart, Stuart Whitman, Cecil Kellaway.
When was Francis of Assisi released?
Francis of Assisi is a 1961 history, drama film.
Where can I watch Francis of Assisi?
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