Dramatization of events in the life of St. Francis of Assisi from before his conversion experience through his audience with the pope, including his friendship with St. Clare.Dramatization of events in the life of St. Francis of Assisi from before his conversion experience through his audience with the pope, including his friendship with St. Clare.Dramatization of events in the life of St. Francis of Assisi from before his conversion experience through his audience with the pope, including his friendship with St. Clare.
- Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 3 wins & 2 nominations total
- Minor Role
- (scenes deleted)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaAccording to Franco Zeffirelli's autobiography, The Beatles were asked to appear in this movie in the main roles, but were unable due to scheduling conflicts. Zeffirelli also screentested Al Pacino for the role of Francesco, but rejected him due to his theatrical overacting style.
- GoofsHH Pope Innocent III is depicted with a full beard; however, there are several contemporary portraits that show that he was clean shaven.
- Quotes
Clare: Do you remember me? I'm Clare... People say you are mad, do you know that? When you went off to war they said you were fine, intelligent - and now you are mad, because... because you sing like the birds, you chase after butterflies and... you look at flowers. I think you were mad before, not now.
- Alternate versionsThe Italian version runs 14 minutes longer, has a different score (no Donovan) and is totally recut, almost to the extent of being a different film. The film is not a flashback, it begins as the boys travel to an attic where they've acquired suits of Armour, then into the credits, then an extended ride through the fields with totally different dialogue. Different scenes, shots and dialogue throughout.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Tabloid (2010)
- kellyo-3
- Aug 16, 2005
Details
Box office
- Budget
- $3,000,000 (estimated)
- Runtime2 hours 1 minute
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1