Francis of Assisi
"The story of a lusty, fighting young adventurer who exchanged his sword for a cross"
1961-07-12
7.6
en 105mHistoryDrama
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.
Screenplay
Eugene Vale
Screenplay
James Forsyth
Director
Michael Curtiz
Novel
Ludwig von Wohl
Screenplay
Jack W. Thomas
Makeup Artist
Hal Lierley
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Status
ReleasedRevenue
$1,800,000Budget
$2,000,000Countries
- United States of America
Companies
- Perseus Productions
- 20th Century Fox
