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A Motion Picture That Celebrates The Timeless Joy of Original Innocence - Brother Sun, Sister Moon
Movie Details

Title: Brother Sun, Sister Moon

Release Date: 3 Mar 1972

Runtime: 2h 1m

Genre: Drama, History

Director: Euro International Films, Vic Films Productions, Paramount Pictures

Production Companies: Euro International Films, Vic Films Productions, Paramount Pictures

Overview: In his delirium from his return from war, Francesco Bernardone goes back in his memories to the days when he lived for parties and carnal pleasures. He slowly recovers, but after the illness he is no longer the Francesco that everybody knew. Instead of spending hours in taverns, he meditates on the beauty of God's creatures, soon renouncing his riches and his family with plans to rebuild an abandoned church and his life.

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Average Vote: 6.992 (124 votes)

Cast

  • Franz von Assisi: Graham Faulkner
  • Klara von Assisi: Judi Bowker
  • Bernardo: Leigh Lawson
  • Paolo: Kenneth Cranham
  • Pietro Di Bernardone: Lee Montague
  • Pica Di Bernardone: Valentina Cortese
  • Papst Innozenz III.: Alec Guinness
  • Silvestro: Michael Feast
  • Giacondo: Nicholas Willatt
  • Bischof Guido: John Sharp
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