This is a dramatization of events in the life of St. Francis of Assisi from before his conversion experience through his audience with the pope, including his friendship with St. Clare.
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Cast
| Credited cast: | |||
| Graham Faulkner | ... | St. Francis of Assisi | |
| Judi Bowker | ... | Clare | |
| Leigh Lawson | ... | Bernardo | |
| Kenneth Cranham | ... | Paolo | |
| Lee Montague | ... | Pietro Di Bernardone | |
| Valentina Cortese | ... | Pica Di Bernardone | |
| Alec Guinness | ... | Pope Innocent III | |
| Michael Feast | ... | Silvestro | |
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Nicholas Willatt | ... | Giocondo |
| John Sharp | ... | Bishop Guido | |
| Adolfo Celi | ... | Consul | |
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Francesco Guerrieri | ... | Deodato |
| Peter Firth | |||
| Rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
| Robin Askwith | ... | Minor Role (scenes deleted) | |
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This is a dramatization of events in the life of St. Francis of Assisi from before his conversion experience through his audience with the pope, including his friendship with St. Clare. Written by Ed Cannon <ecannon@mail.utexas.edu>
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Francesco and Clare...rebels of their time! In a world of war they chose peace. In a world of hate they chose love. See more »Parents Guide:
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Language:
EnglishRelease Date:
2 December 1972 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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$3,000,000 (estimated)Company Credits
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Consul: Unfortunately, he isn't around to help us out.
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Sir Laurence Olivier turned down the role of Pope Innocent III. See more »Goofs
HH Pope Innocent III is depicted with a full beard; however, there are several contemporary portraits that show that he was clean shaven. See more »Quotes
St. Francis of Assisi: What have the judges of men to do with me. God is my only judge!Consul: Unfortunately, he isn't around to help us out.
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The Italian version runs 14 minutes longer, has a different score (no Donovan) and is totally recut, almost to the extent of being a different film. The film is not a flashback, it begins as the boys travel to an attic where they've acquired suits of Armour, then into the credits, then an extended ride through the fields with totally different dialogue. Different scenes, shots and dialogue throughout. See more »Contribute to This Page
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I just wanted to comment on the film, mainly because the one other commentator stated that the film was terrible. I happen to like the film. Sure, there are moments when it is a bit too saccharine, but it is still worth viewing. The cinematography is superb, and I think the music score is AMAZING. It is simple with a folk-song quality that I think fits with Saint Francis's teachings. I only wish there were a soundtrack available; I'd buy it in a heartbeat. I agree with the other commentator that there is nothing really "new" added to the story of Saint Francis; however, the story is a good story without something "new" added to it. I do wish that the film could have been a bit "grittier"; what I mean is, sometimes in the film, Saint Francis comes across as if he were so kind and gentle that he is floating or mindless. I wish the film could have shown the harsh realities that Saint Francis would have faced. Overall, the film is beautiful. Don't miss it.