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Title: Francesco (1989)
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Cast
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| Mickey Rourke | ... | Francesco | |
| Helena Bonham Carter | ... | Chiara | |
| Andréa Ferréol | ... | Francesco's Mother (as Andrea Ferreol) | |
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Nikolaus Dutsch | ... | Cardinal Colonna |
| Peter Berling | ... | Bishop Guido | |
| Hanns Zischler | ... | Pope Innocent III | |
| Mario Adorf | ... | Cardinal Ugolino | |
| Paolo Bonacelli | ... | Francesco's Father | |
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Fabio Bussotti | ... | Leone |
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Riccardo De Torrebruna | ... | Pietro Cattani |
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Matteo Corsini | ... | Angelo (as Alekander Dubin) |
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Edward Farrelly | ... | Egidio |
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Paolo Proietti | ... | Pacifico |
| Paco Reconti | ... | Rufino | |
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Diego Ribon | ... | Bernardo di Quintavalle |
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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. He seeks the Pope's blessing, and he endures persecution at the hands of the family of Chiara Offreduccio (1194-1253), who becomes St. Clare. Many join the order he has established and then rebel at his expectations. In near despair - and ill - he writes a Rule to take to the Pope; then, the Lord sends him a message. He dies smiling. Written by <jhailey@hotmail.com>
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Release Date:
22 March 1989 (Italy) See more »Also Known As:
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DEM 22,000,000 (estimated)Company Credits
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How many religious epics have you seen that are actually historically acurate and present the Characters as human?
One Website critiqued Francesco as the "Dr. Dolittle" of Christianity. This is an extremely unfair and shortsighted view of what this movie presents. The stories of St. Francis' union with nature and animals do not even get mentioned in this film.
One of the coolest things that this film gives is a glimpse of the mystery of conversion to Christianity. No one could understand what Francesco has discovered until they too are willing to forsake all they have and commit themselves to the obedience of the gospel. This movie screams of the love affair that Francesco had with CHRIST.
Also this film does a great job showing how the pride and ambition of man screws up good things that GOD has started in the hearts of men.
Could any one do better than Mickey Rourke in this role? Probably, but could it be somebody that wouldn't come across acting like Pat Boone in the Cross and the Switchblade?
My only regret is that the actors in this film have not discovered in reality the truth of what St. Francis' life can show us. Helena Bonham Carter has all but been type casted in my mind as Chiara, but films like Fight Club will add a good amount of dross to that image.
I've seen this film several times and plan to see it several more, this film is a treasure among religious films. Brother Sun, Sister Moon sucks compared to this film. I do hope to see more like it.
Also if anyone can help me find out where I can see the 1966 version I would be appreciative.