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Francis of Assisi 1961

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.

Directed by: Michael Curtiz
Written by: Eugene Vale & Jack W. Thomas & James Forsyth
Runtime: 105 minutes
Tagline: The story of a lusty, fighting young adventurer who exchanged his sword for a cross
Cast:
Bradford Dillman Bradford Dillman
Francis Bernardone of Assisi 
Dolores Hart Dolores Hart
Clare 
Stuart Whitman Stuart Whitman
Count Paolo of Vandria 
Cecil Kellaway Cecil Kellaway
Cardinal Hugolino 
Eduard Franz Eduard Franz
Pietro Bernardone 
Athene Seyler Athene Seyler
Aunt Buona 
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Also known as:
  • Saint Francois d'assise