Francesco

1989, Movie, PG-13, 115 mins

Francesco: Review

St. Bonaventure described St. Francis of Assisi, his mentor, as an "epiphany of God," a near-perfect exemplar of humanity. Somehow, Mickey Rourke doesn't spring to mind. The film opens in 1227 as the Franciscan Brotherhood compiles the hagiography of St. Francis, then flashes back to 1202. Arrogant Francesco (Rourke) is the idle son of a wealthy Merchant (Paolo Bonacelli). When Perugia defeats Assisi in a bitter religious war, Francesco witnesses the tortures inflicted on... read more leave a comment

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Francesco movie trailer - starring Helena Bonham Carter, Mickey Rourke. Directed by Liliana Cavani. Genre: Drama Rating: R
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Francesco: Cast & Details

Year: 1989
Rated PG-13

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Cast
Mickey Rourke: Francesco
Helena Bonham Carter: Chiara
Paolo Bonacelli: Pietro Bernardone--Francesco's Father
Andrea Ferreol: Pica--Francesco's Mother
Hans Zischler: Pope Innocence III
Peter Berling: Guido--Bishop of Assisi

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