Francesco (1989)
1989 · PG-13 · 2h 37m · Drama, History
Genres: 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…
Director: Liliana Cavani
Writers: Roberta Mazzoni, Liliana Cavani
Music by: Vangelis
Cinematography: Ennio Guarnieri, Giuseppe Lanci
Editor: Gabriella Cristiani
Budget: $15M · Rated 6.6/10 by 60 viewers
Cast
Mickey Rourke as FrancescoHelena Bonham Carter as ChiaraAndréa Ferréol as Francesco's MotherNikolaus Dutsch as Cardinal ColonnaPeter Berling as Bishop GuidoHanns Zischler as Pope Innocent IIIMario Adorf as Cardinal UgolinoPaolo Bonacelli as Francesco's FatherFabio Bussotti as LeoneRiccardo De Torrebruna as Pietro CattaniMatteo Corsini as AngeloEdward Farrelly as EgidioMore like this
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