Brother Sun, Sister Moon
Brief Synopsis
This is a 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.
Cast & Crew
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Franco Zeffirelli
Director
Graham Faulkner
Francis Of Assisi
Judi Bowker
Clare
Alec Guinness
Pope Innocent Iii
Leigh Lawson
Bernardo
Kenneth Cranham
Paolo
Film Details
Also Known As
Brother Sun, Sister Moon, Fratello Sole, Sorella Luna
MPAA Rating
Genre
Biography
Drama
Historical
Release Date
Jan
1972
Premiere Information
not available
Distribution Company
Paramount Pictures
Country
Great Britain, Italy, and United States
Technical Specs
Duration
2h 1m
Sound
Mono
Color
Color (Technicolor)
Theatrical Aspect Ratio
1.85 : 1
Synopsis
This is a 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.
Director
Franco Zeffirelli
Director
Cast
Graham Faulkner
Francis Of Assisi
Judi Bowker
Clare
Alec Guinness
Pope Innocent Iii
Leigh Lawson
Bernardo
Kenneth Cranham
Paolo
Michael Feast
Silvestro
Nicholas Willatt
Giocondo
Valentina Cortese
Mother
Lee Montague
Father
John Sharp
Bishop
Adolfo Celi
Consul
Francesco Guerrieri
Deodato
Crew
Alfredo Bianchini
Research (Music)
Suso Cecchi D'amico
Screenwriter
Carlo Cotti
Assistant Director
Ennio Guarnieri
Director Of Photography
Reginald Hills
Editor
Donovan Leitch
Music
Lorenzo Mongiardino
Production Designer
Carmelo Patrono
Set Decorator
Luciano Perugia
Producer
Gianni Quaranta
Art Direction
Kenneth Ross
English Translation
Kenneth Ross
Screenwriter
John Rushton
Editor
Ken Thorne
Music Supervisor
Lina Wertmuller
Screenwriter
Franco Zeffirelli
Screenwriter
Film Details
Also Known As
Brother Sun, Sister Moon, Fratello Sole, Sorella Luna
MPAA Rating
Genre
Biography
Drama
Historical
Release Date
Jan
1972
Premiere Information
not available
Distribution Company
Paramount Pictures
Country
Great Britain, Italy, and United States
Technical Specs
Duration
2h 1m
Sound
Mono
Color
Color (Technicolor)
Theatrical Aspect Ratio
1.85 : 1
Award Nominations
Best Art Direction
1972
Lorenzo Mongiardino
Quotes
Trivia
According to 'Fanco Zeffirelli' 's autobiography, the Beatles were asked to appear in the film in the main roles but were unable due to scheduling conflicts. Zeffirelli also screen tested Al Pacino for the role of Francesco but rejected him due to his theatrical over-acting style.
Miscellaneous Notes
Released in United States Winter January 1, 1972
Released in United States Winter January 1, 1972
