Francis of Assisi (1961)

07/12/1961 (US) • 1h 45m

History, Drama

The story of a lusty, fighting young adventurer who exchanged his sword for a cross

Overview

In 13th century Italy, Francis Bernardone, the son of an Assisi merchant, renounces a promising army career in favor of a monastic life and starts his own religious order, sanctioned by the Pope.

Top Billed Cast

Bradford Dillman

Francis Bernardone of Assisi

Stuart Whitman

Count Paolo of Vandria

Cecil Kellaway

Cardinal Hugolino

Eduard Franz

Pietro Bernardone

Athene Seyler

Aunt Buona

Mervyn Johns

Brother Juniper

Russell Napier

Brother Elias


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$2,000,000.00

Revenue

$1,800,000.00

Keywords

monk

biography

singing

cross

saint

13th century

saint francis of assisi

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