Francis of Assisi
"The story of a lusty, fighting young adventurer who exchanged his sword for a cross"
Originally released in 1961. Francis of Assisi is a history/drama film. directed by Michael Curtiz.
Starring Bradford Dillman, Dolores Hart, and Stuart Whitman
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 12, 1961
64 years ago
Runtime
1h 45m
105 minutes total
User Rating
7.6/10
Great (31 votes)
Budget
$2M
Production budget
Box Office
$1.8M
0.9x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Bradford Dillman
as Francis Bernardone of Assisi
Dolores Hart
as Clare
Stuart Whitman
as Count Paolo of Vandria
Cecil Kellaway
as Cardinal Hugolino
Eduard Franz
as Pietro Bernardone
Athene Seyler
as Aunt Buona
Finlay Currie
as The Pope
Mervyn Johns
as Brother Juniper
Russell Napier
as Brother Elias
John Welsh
as Canon Cattanei
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $2,000,000
- Revenue
- $1,800,000
Production Companies
- Perseus Productions
- 20th Century Fox
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Francis of Assisi 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 directed Francis of Assisi?
Francis of Assisi was directed by Michael Curtiz.
How long is Francis of Assisi?
Francis of Assisi has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
When was Francis of Assisi released?
Francis of Assisi was released on July 12, 1961 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Francis of Assisi?
The main cast of Francis of Assisi includes Bradford Dillman, Dolores Hart, Stuart Whitman, Cecil Kellaway, Eduard Franz.