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Francis of Assisi

NR19611h 45mMichael Curtiz
IMDb 6.3

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

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.

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MonkBiographySingingCrossSaint13th CenturySaint Francis Of Assisi

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Frequently asked questions

What is Francis of Assisi (1961) about?

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.

Who stars in Francis of Assisi?

Francis of Assisi stars Bradford Dillman (Francis Bernardone of Assisi), Dolores Hart (Clare), Stuart Whitman (Count Paolo of Vandria), Cecil Kellaway (Cardinal Hugolino), Eduard Franz (Pietro Bernardone). The film was directed by Michael Curtiz.

How long is Francis of Assisi?

Francis of Assisi has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1961. It is rated NR.

Is Francis of Assisi worth watching?

Francis of Assisi holds an IMDb rating of 6.3/10. Fans of History, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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