Francesco
Originally released in 1989. Francesco is a drama/history film. directed by Liliana Cavani. With a runtime of 2h 37m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Mickey Rourke, Helena Bonham Carter, and Andréa Ferréol
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 22, 1989
36 years ago
Runtime
2h 37m
157 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (53 votes)
Budget
$14.5M
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
Italy
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Director
Top Cast
Mickey Rourke
as Francesco
Helena Bonham Carter
as Chiara
Andréa Ferréol
as Francesco's Mother
Nikolaus Dutsch
as Cardinal Colonna
Peter Berling
as Bishop Guido
Hanns Zischler
as Pope Innocent III
Mario Adorf
as Cardinal Ugolino
Paolo Bonacelli
as Francesco's Father
Fabio Bussotti
as Leone
Riccardo De Torrebruna
as Pietro Cattani
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $14,500,000
Production Companies
- Karol Film
- Istituto Luce Cinecittà
- RAI
- Royal Film
- Ital-Noleggio Cinematografico
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Francesco about?
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 ...
Who directed Francesco?
Francesco was directed by Liliana Cavani.
How long is Francesco?
Francesco has a runtime of 2 hours and 37 minutes (157 minutes total).
When was Francesco released?
Francesco was released on March 22, 1989 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Francesco?
The main cast of Francesco includes Mickey Rourke, Helena Bonham Carter, Andréa Ferréol, Nikolaus Dutsch, Peter Berling.