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Francis of Assisi

In 13th century Italy, Francis Bernardone, the son of a merchant, abandons a promising military career to pursue a monastic life, eventually founding his own religious order with papal approval.

A wealthy merchant's son, Francis Bernardone, renounces his wealth to follow God, while Clare, a young aristocrat, becomes a nun after being inspired by Francis's devotion.

Info about Francis of Assisi

Studio(s): Perseus Productions, 20th Century Fox

Originally Released: United States, Jul 12, 1961

Production Country: United States

Box Office Gross: $1,800,000.00

Budget: $2,015,000.00

Genres:Biography, Drama, History