Brother Sun, Sister Moon (1972)
Fratello sole, sorella luna (original title)Reference View | Change View
- PG
- 2h 15min
- Biography, Drama
- 02 Dec 1972 (USA)
- Movie
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.
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Awards:
- Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 3 wins & 1 nomination.
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Cast
| Graham Faulkner | ... |
St. Francis of Assisi
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| Judi Bowker | ... |
Clare
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| Leigh Lawson | ... |
Bernardo
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| Kenneth Cranham | ... |
Paolo
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| Lee Montague | ... |
Pietro Di Bernardone
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| Valentina Cortese | ... |
Pica Di Bernardone
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| Alec Guinness | ... |
Pope Innocent III
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| Michael Feast | ... |
Silvestro
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| Nicholas Willatt | ... |
Giocondo
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| John Sharp | ... |
Bishop Guido
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| Adolfo Celi | ... |
Consul
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Francesco Guerrieri | ... |
Deodato
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| Peter Firth |
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| Robin Askwith | ... |
Minor Role (scenesDeleted)
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Rossano Attrotico |
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Pierre Baldini | ... |
(as Piero Baldini)
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Alfredo Bianchini | ... |
Prete
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Aristide Caporale | ... |
Derelict
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| Massimo Foschi | ... |
Young spanish Cardinal
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Carlo Hintermann |
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Guido Lollobrigida |
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Franca Mazzoni |
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| Carlo Pisacane | ... |
San Damiano Priest
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Gianni Pulone |
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| Robert Rietty | ... |
Consul and others (voice)
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Franca Sciutto |
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| Renato Terra | ... |
Peasant
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Fortunato Arena | ... |
Assissi Inhabitant (uncredited)
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Vittorio Fanfoni | ... |
Priest (uncredited)
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| John Karlsen | ... |
Cardinal (uncredited)
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| Marne Maitland | ... |
Papal dignitary (uncredited)
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Antonio Proietti | ... |
Priest (uncredited)
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Howard Nelson Rubien | ... |
Priest (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Franco Zeffirelli | ||
Written by
| Suso Cecchi D'Amico | ... | (original story and screenplay) |
| Charles Dyer | ... | () (uncredited) |
| Kenneth Ross | ... | (English dialogue) |
| Lina Wertmüller | ... | (original story and screenplay) |
| Franco Zeffirelli | ... | () |
Produced by
| Marina Cicogna | ... | co-producer |
| Dyson Lovell | ... | producer |
| Luciano Perugia | ... | producer |
Music by
| Donovan | ||
| Riz Ortolani | ||
Cinematography by
| Ennio Guarnieri | ||
Editing by
| John Rushton | ||
Editorial Department
| Reginald Mills | ... | supervising editor |
Production Design by
| Lorenzo Mongiardino | ||
| Gianni Quaranta | ||
Art Direction by
| Giorgio Giovannini | ||
Costume Design by
| Danilo Donati | ||
Production Management
| Paolo De Andreis | ... | unit production manager |
| Mario Di Biase | ... | production manager |
| Sergio Galiano | ... | production supervisor |
Art Department
| Italo Tomassi | ... | set designer (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Giorgio De Vincenzo | ... | sound editor (as Giorgio Di Vincenzo) |
| Leslie Hodgson | ... | sound editor |
| Fausto Ancillai | ... | dubbing mixer (uncredited) |
| Tony Dawe | ... | sound mixer (uncredited) |
| Gerry Humphreys | ... | dubbing mixer (uncredited) |
| Robin O'Donoghue | ... | dubbing mixer (uncredited) |
| Mike Silverlock | ... | boom operator (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Angelo Ragusa | ... | stunts |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Robin Vidgeon | ... | focus puller (as John Vidgeon) |
| Chic Waterson | ... | camera operator (as Bernard Waterson) |
Music Department
| Ken Thorne | ... | conductor / music arranger / music coordinator |
| Richard Harvey | ... | musician (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Yvonne Axworthy | ... | continuity (as Yvonne Axeworthy) |
Additional Crew
| Gianni Bonagura | ... | voice dubbing: John Sharp (uncredited) |
| Gino Cervi | ... | voice dubbing: Alec Guinness (uncredited) |
| Mario Feliciani | ... | voice dubbing: Lee Montague (uncredited) |
| Giancarlo Giannini | ... | voice dubbing: Adam Faulkner (uncredited) |
| Anna Maria Guarnieri | ... | voice dubbing: Judi Bowker (uncredited) |
| Adalberto Maria Merli | ... | voice dubbing: Leigh Lawson (uncredited) |
| Mariano Rigillo | ... | voice dubbing: Kenneth Cranham (uncredited) |
| Renato Turi | ... | voice dubbing: Adolfo Celi (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Cinema International Corporation (CIC) (1973) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Paramount Pictures (1973) (United States) (theatrical)
- Cinema International Corporation (CIC) (1973) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Cinema International Corporation (CIC) (1973) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Cinema International (1973) (Malta) (theatrical)
- Cinema International Corporation (CIC) (1973) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Cinema International Corporation (CIC) (1974) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Cinema International Corporation (CIC) (1973) (Australia) (theatrical) (as 'Brother Sun, Sister Moon')
- Argentina Video Home (2004) (Argentina) (DVD)
- Argentina Video Home (2004) (Argentina) (VHS) (re-edited)
- CIC Video (1999) (Germany) (VHS)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (1986) (United States) (VHS)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2004) (Germany) (DVD)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2004) (United States) (DVD)
- Rete 4 (2016) (Italy) (tv)
- Warner Archive Collection (2013) (United States) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Famous Music Coporation (music published by)
- Panavision (camera and lenses)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
In early-13th-century Assisi in Italian Umbria, the son of a rich merchant, Francesco Bernardone, returns ill from war. In his delirium, he goes back in his memories to the days when he lived for parties and carnal pleasures. Yet, the shadow of the cross that he sees in fever brings an end to his old life. The armor which he calls "my death mask" appears to be his final clothing of the old human. He slowly recovers, but after the illness he is no longer the Francesco that everybody knew. Instead of spending hours in taverns, he spends them in meadows; instead of drinking, he meditates on the beauty of God's creatures. He encounters a ruined little church where, from the old cross, Christ changes his life forever. Francesco renounces riches and his family and starts to rebuild the church as "il Poverello--the poorest of the poor." Soon, he gathers many people who are willingly built into a powerful new Spiritual Temple. Will the kingly Pope accept a new order of beggars and the poorest of the poor? Will the shining gold accept the inner treasure? Written by Marcin Kukuczka |
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| Taglines | A Motion Picture That Celebrates The Timeless Joy of Original Innocence See more » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $3,000,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | According 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. See more » |
| Goofs | HH Pope Innocent III is depicted with a full beard; however, there are several contemporary portraits that show that he was clean shaven. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Tabloid (2010). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Preghiera semplice See more » |
| 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. See more » |