Francis of Assisi
1961/07/12 (US) | History, Drama
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.
Eugene Vale
Screenplay
James Forsyth
Screenplay
Michael Curtiz
Director
Jack W. Thomas
Screenplay
Lead Cast
Bradford Dillman
Francis Bernardone of Assisi
Dolores Hart
Clare
Stuart Whitman
Count Paolo of Vandria
Cecil Kellaway
Cardinal Hugolino
Eduard Franz
Pietro Bernardone
Athene Seyler
Aunt Buona
Finlay Currie
The Pope
Budget
$ 2,000,000
Revenue
$ 1,800,000
Status
Released
Production Company
- Perseus Productions
- 20th Century Fox
Crews
Ludwig von Wohl
Novel
Hal Lierley
Makeup Artist
Joe Popkin
Unit Manager
Franco Ferrara
Conductor