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Francesco (1989)

PG-13 | | Biography, Drama, History | 22 March 1989 (Italy)
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Docudrama about the life of St-Francis of Assisi

Director:

Liliana Cavani

Writers:

Liliana Cavani (story), Liliana Cavani (screenplay) | 1 more credit »

Stars:

Mickey Rourke, Helena Bonham Carter, Andréa Ferréol | See full cast & crew »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Mickey Rourke ... Francesco
Helena Bonham Carter ... Chiara
Andréa Ferréol ... Francesco's Mother (as Andrea Ferreol)
Nikolaus Dutsch Nikolaus Dutsch ... Cardinal Colonna
Peter Berling ... Bishop Guido
Hanns Zischler ... Pope Innocent III
Mario Adorf ... Cardinal Ugolino
Paolo Bonacelli ... Francesco's Father
Fabio Bussotti Fabio Bussotti ... Leone
Riccardo De Torrebruna Riccardo De Torrebruna ... Pietro Cattani
Matteo Corsini Matteo Corsini ... Angelo (as Alekander Dubin)
Edward Farrelly Edward Farrelly ... Egidio
Paolo Proietti Paolo Proietti ... Pacifico
Paco Reconti ... Rufino
Diego Ribon Diego Ribon ... Bernardo di Quintavalle
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Storyline

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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Plot Keywords:

assisi | f rated | male rear nudity | male frontal nudity | one word title | See All (18) »

Taglines:

A Man For All People . . . An Adventure For All Time.

Genres:

Biography | Drama | History

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for nudity | See all certifications »

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Details

Country:

Italy | West Germany

Language:

English | Italian

Release Date:

22 March 1989 (Italy) See more »

Also Known As:

St. Francis of Assisi See more »

Filming Locations:

Italy See more »
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Box Office

Budget:

DEM 22,000,000 (estimated)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Karol Film, Royal Film, Rai 1 See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

(cut) | (international) | (short)

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)
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Trivia

Mickey Rourke reputedly donated his entire salary of $1.5m to the Provisional IRA. See more »

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Version of Francesco, giullare di Dio (1950) See more »

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Surprised at Rourke's performance
7 September 2002 | by mm-39 – See all my reviews

I was surprised to see that Mickey Rourke did this movie. He does a lot of B movies. His performance was done very well. He can be a good actor when he applies himself. He just does not know how to pick good roles. The story was interesting. It tells the life of St. Francis of Assissi. It was very inspiritual. It is interesting to see how this sect of monks came to be. 7/10
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