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Francesco

1989, Movie, PG-13, 115 mins

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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
Year: 1989
Rated PG-13

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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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