Brother Sun, Sister Moon
"A Motion Picture That Celebrates The Timeless Joy of Original Innocence"
Originally released in 1972. Brother Sun, Sister Moon is a drama/history film. directed by Franco Zeffirelli. With a runtime of 2h 1m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Graham Faulkner, Judi Bowker, and Leigh Lawson
Synopsis
In his delirium from his return from war, Francesco Bernardone goes back in his memories to the days when he lived for parties and carnal pleasures. He slowly recovers, but after the illness he is no longer the Francesco that everybody knew. Instead of spending hours in taverns, he meditates on the beauty of God's creatures, soon renouncing his riches and his family with plans to rebuild an abandoned church and his life.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 3, 1972
53 years ago
Runtime
2h 1m
121 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (133 votes)
Budget
$3M
Production budget
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
Italy
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Director
Top Cast
Graham Faulkner
as Franz von Assisi
Judi Bowker
as Klara von Assisi
Leigh Lawson
as Bernardo
Kenneth Cranham
as Paolo
Lee Montague
as Pietro Di Bernardone
Valentina Cortese
as Pica Di Bernardone
Alec Guinness
as Papst Innozenz III.
Michael Feast
as Silvestro
Nicholas Willatt
as Giacondo
John Sharp
as Bischof Guido
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
- Budget
- $3,000,000
Production Companies
- Euro International Films
- Vic Films Productions
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brother Sun, Sister Moon about?
In his delirium from his return from war, Francesco Bernardone goes back in his memories to the days when he lived for parties and carnal pleasures. He slowly recovers, but after the illness he is ...
Who directed Brother Sun, Sister Moon?
Brother Sun, Sister Moon was directed by Franco Zeffirelli.
How long is Brother Sun, Sister Moon?
Brother Sun, Sister Moon has a runtime of 2 hours and 1 minutes (121 minutes total).
When was Brother Sun, Sister Moon released?
Brother Sun, Sister Moon was released on March 3, 1972 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Brother Sun, Sister Moon?
The main cast of Brother Sun, Sister Moon includes Graham Faulkner, Judi Bowker, Leigh Lawson, Kenneth Cranham, Lee Montague.
Is Brother Sun, Sister Moon worth watching?
Brother Sun, Sister Moon has a user rating of 7.0/10 based on 133 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.