Francis
"A Talking Mule....the funniest film surprise in 5 years!"
Originally released in 1950. Francis is a comedy/family film. directed by Arthur Lubin.
Starring Donald O'Connor, Patricia Medina, and Zasu Pitts
Synopsis
During World War II, a junior American Army officer, Lt. Peter Stirling, gets sent to the psychiatric ward whenever he insists that an Army mule named Francis speaks to him.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 8, 1950
75 years ago
Runtime
1h 31m
91 minutes total
User Rating
5.6/10
Mixed (28 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Donald O'Connor
as Peter Stirling
Patricia Medina
as Maureen Gelder
Zasu Pitts
as Valerie Humpert
Ray Collins
as Colonel Hooker
John McIntire
as General Stevens
Eduard Franz
as Colonel Plepper
Howland Chamberlain
as Major Nadel
James Todd
as Colonel Saunders
Robert Warwick
as Colonel Carmichael
Frank Faylen
as Sergeant Chillingbacker
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Universal International Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Francis about?
During World War II, a junior American Army officer, Lt. Peter Stirling, gets sent to the psychiatric ward whenever he insists that an Army mule named Francis speaks to him.
Who directed Francis?
Francis was directed by Arthur Lubin.
How long is Francis?
Francis has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
When was Francis released?
Francis was released on February 8, 1950 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Francis?
The main cast of Francis includes Donald O'Connor, Patricia Medina, Zasu Pitts, Ray Collins, John McIntire.