Watch Francesco (1989) Online

The life of St. Francis of Assisi (1181-1226) as related by followers who gather after his death to tell stories so that Leone can record them: a privileged and virile youth, a prisoner of war, an heir who turns away from his father and gives all to the poor, a beggar for others, and an inspiration to friends who accept the Gospels' life of poverty. He seeks the Pope's blessing, and he endures persecution at the hands of the family of Chiara Offreduccio (1194-1253), who becomes St. Clare. Many join the order he has established and then rebel at his expectations. In near despair - and ill - he writes a Rule to take to the Pope; then, the Lord sends him a message. He dies smiling. Read More

Watch Francesco online. Featuring Mickey Rourke and Helena Bonham Carter, Francesco is classified as Drama genre movie with an average rating across the web of 6.4. It is available for streaming online in the UK on 1 services such as Amazon Video. The movie was filmed in Italy and was released on 1989. Francesco was directed by Liliana Cavani. Read Less