Movie

The Flowers of St. Francis

“A Movie for Today... And All Time”

★ 7.1(101)19501h 27m

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Good to know

Director: Roberto Rossellini
Release date: 1950-12-15
Runtime: 1h 27m
Language: Italian
Status: Released
Country: Italy
Studio: Rizzoli Film

The Flowers of St. Francis — trailer

About The Flowers of St. Francis

The Flowers of St. Francis is a 1950 movie in the Drama and History genres, directed by Roberto Rossellini, starring Aldo Fabrizi, Gianfranco Bellini and Peparuolo. It has a runtime of 1 hour 27 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.1/10 from 101 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Flowers of St. Francis in Ireland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In a series of simple and joyous vignettes, director Roberto Rossellini and co-writer Federico Fellini lovingly convey the universal teachings of the People’s Saint: humility, compassion, faith, and sacrifice. Gorgeously photographed to evoke the medieval paintings of Saint Francis’s time, and cast with monks from the Nocera Inferiore Monastery, The Flowers of St. Francis is a timeless and moving portrait of the search for spiritual enlightenment.

Cast

Aldo Fabrizi

Nicolaio, il Tiranno di Viterbo

Gianfranco Bellini

Narrator (voice)

Peparuolo

Giovanni il Sempliciotto

Severino Pisacane

Fra' Ginapro

Roberto Sorrentino

Nazario Gerardi

San Francesco (uncredited)

Arabella Lemaitre

Santa Chiara (uncredited)

Renzo Rossellini

Narrator (voice) (uncredited)

Themes & keywords

neo realismitalian neo realism

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Flowers of St. Francis in Ireland?+

The Flowers of St. Francis is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Ireland. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Flowers of St. Francis on Netflix?+

The Flowers of St. Francis is not on Netflix in Ireland right now.

How long is The Flowers of St. Francis?+

The Flowers of St. Francis has a runtime of 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).

Who stars in The Flowers of St. Francis?+

The Flowers of St. Francis stars Aldo Fabrizi, Gianfranco Bellini, Peparuolo, Severino Pisacane and Roberto Sorrentino.

When did The Flowers of St. Francis come out?+

The Flowers of St. Francis is a 1950 movie directed by Roberto Rossellini.

What genre is The Flowers of St. Francis?+

The Flowers of St. Francis is Drama and History film.

Who directed The Flowers of St. Francis?+

The Flowers of St. Francis was directed by Roberto Rossellini.