Born into a life of privilege, passion and extravagance, Francis of Assisi would become one of the most beloved and revered saints in history. Bradford Dillman delivers a gripping performance as the lusty adventurer who hears the voice of God and answers by abandoning his secular life. Trading in his sword for a cross, he rises to glory...only to see his life's work threatened by a corrupt and jealous church hierarchy.
Directed by
Michael Curtiz
Written by
Louis De Wohl (novel "The Joyful Beggar"); Eugene Vale (screenplay); James Forsyth (screenplay); Jack W. Thomas (screenplay) (as Jack Thomas).
Starring
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); Mervyn Johns (Brother Juniper); Russell Napier (Brother Elias); John Welsh (Canon Cattanei); Harold Goldblatt (Bernard); Edith Sharpe (Donna Pica); Jack Lambert (Scefi); Oliver Johnston (Father Livoni); Malcolm Keen (Bishop Guido). Please contact SFC to add other cast members and characters.
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