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Brother Sun, Sister Moon is a american film of genre Drama directed by Franco Zeffirelli released in USA on 3 march 1973 with Graham Faulkner
Brother Sun, Sister Moon (1972)
Fratello sole, sorella luna
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Add to a movie listReleased in USA 3 march 1973
Length 2h15
Directed by Franco Zeffirelli
OriginUSA
Themes Films about religion
Rating71%
Brother Sun, Sister Moon (Italian: Fratello Sole, Sorella Luna) is a 1972 film directed by Franco Zeffirelli and starring Graham Faulkner and Judi Bowker. The film is a biopic of Saint Francis of Assisi.
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Francesco is the beloved son of his parents, Pietro and Pica Bernardone. His real name is Giovanni but everyone calls him Francesco because he enjoys speaking French with his French mother instead of Italian. He is a spoiled son. His father, Pietro, is a wealthy textile merchant who gives his son anything he asks for. Even outfitting him in armor so he can go to war and distinguish himself in battle.Actors
Graham Faulkner
(Franz von Assisi)
Judi Bowker
(Klara von Assisi)
Valentina Cortese
(Pica Di Bernardone)
Leigh Lawson
(Bernardo)
Adolfo Celi
(Konsul)
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