Movie

Francesco

★ 6.6(59)19892h 37m

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Good to know

Director: Liliana Cavani
Release date: 1989-03-22
Runtime: 2h 37m
Language: Italian
Budget: $14,500,000
Status: Released
Country: Italy
Studio: Karol Film

About Francesco

Francesco is a 1989 movie in the Drama and History genres, directed by Liliana Cavani, starring Mickey Rourke, Helena Bonham Carter and Andréa Ferréol. It has a runtime of 2 hours 37 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.6/10 from 59 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Francesco in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The life of St. Francis of Assisi (1181-1226) as related by followers who gather after his death to tell stories so that Leone can record them: a privileged and virile youth, a prisoner of war, an heir who turns away from his father and gives all to the poor, a beggar for others, and an inspiration to friends who accept the Gospels' life of poverty.

Cast

Mickey Rourke

Francesco

Helena Bonham Carter

Chiara

Andréa Ferréol

Francesco's Mother

Nikolaus Dutsch

Cardinal Colonna

Peter Berling

Bishop Guido

Hanns Zischler

Pope Innocent III

Mario Adorf

Cardinal Ugolino

Paolo Bonacelli

Francesco's Father

Fabio Bussotti

Leone

Riccardo De Torrebruna

Pietro Cattani

Matteo Corsini

Angelo

Edward Farrelly

Egidio

Themes & keywords

christianityreligionsaintwoman director13th century12th centurysaint francis of assisichristian film

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Francesco in Canada?+

Francesco is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Francesco on Netflix?+

Francesco is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Francesco?+

Francesco has a runtime of 2 hours 37 minutes (157 minutes).

Who stars in Francesco?+

Francesco stars Mickey Rourke, Helena Bonham Carter, Andréa Ferréol, Nikolaus Dutsch and Peter Berling.

When did Francesco come out?+

Francesco is a 1989 movie directed by Liliana Cavani.

What genre is Francesco?+

Francesco is Drama and History film.

Who directed Francesco?+

Francesco was directed by Liliana Cavani.