Director Franco Zeffirelli brings his unique blend of inspired on-location photography, beautiful young actors, and moving spiritual energy to the story of Saint Francis of Assisi. Francesco (Graham Faulkner) is the spoiled son of a wealthy merchant until he renounces all his worldly possessions to live a simple life as a man .. Read more
| Starring | Alec Guinness, Graham Faulkner, Judi Bowker, Leigh Lawson |
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| Director | Franco Zeffirelli |
| Genres | Drama |
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Director Franco Zeffirelli brings his unique blend of inspired on-location photography, beautiful young actors, and moving spiritual energy to the story of Saint Francis of Assisi. Francesco (Graham Faulkner) is the spoiled son of a wealthy merchant until he renounces all his worldly possessions to live a simple life as a man of God. He gradually gains a large following, much to the dismay of the local bishop. With a lovely soundtrack by Donovan, and a distinctly counter-cultural feel, this is a unique film that deserves to be treasured for its message of love and its cinematic beauty.
| Starring | Alec Guinness, Graham Faulkner, Judi Bowker, Leigh Lawson, Lee Montague |
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| Director | Franco Zeffirelli |
| Studio | PARAMOUNT HOME ENTERTAINMENT |
| Run time | DVD: 1 hr 56 mins |
| Certificate |  |
| Genres | Drama |
| Language | DVD: English |
| Released | Production year: 1973 To Rent: DVD: 05 Apr 2004 |
Hello flowers, hello sky: the life of St Francis of Assisi, viewed as a wimpy hippy by the unspeakably daft Zeffirelli,... read more on Time Out
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Zeferelli Masterpiece about St Francis
This is a fantastic and inspiring film about St Francis of Assisi. It gets across the true feeling of St Francis and Assisi. I have visited Assisi and all the ... read more »
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The Italian Connection
Nothing like 'The Taming of the Shrew' which was better if only because of the excellent performances of its stars, Richard Burton and Liz Taylor, but ... read more »
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Mixed feelings
Interesting viewing for anyone keen in learning a little about St Francis of Assisi, but possibly not a great film in its own right.
Some of the ... read more »
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Absolutely loved this: totally inspiring!
Loved the message of this movie and the gentle way in which it was put across. Totally inspiring. Music by Donovan very ... read more »
Franciscan friars have petitioned Mel Gibson to follow his film "The Passion of the Christ" with a movie depicting the life of Saint Francis of Assisi. The campaign is gathering pace after more than 8,000 added their names to the friar's "<A href="http://grassrootsrenewal.com/petbut/petition.htm"> open letter and respectful petition </A>". The letter was posted after Father Glenn Sudano, head of a community of 82 friars in the New York area, watched &quo Read more
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