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116 of 123 people found the following review helpful: A Forgotten Classic, May 7, 2005 By  Philip Tan-Gatue "physician and acupuncturist" (Manila, Metro Manila Philippines) - See all my reviews    This film changed my life. I will go on record to say that it is because of this movie that I am a Catholic Christian today. While not 100% historically accurate, it is still a much better film than Brother Sun, Sister Moon. You see all aspects of the saint here - his love for nature, his peacemaking, his desire for martyrdom, the betrayal of some of his Friars Minor, but most of all - we see the love for God and Jesus Christ that moved a man to change his world and continue to bring people to Christ today. Dolores Hart, who played Saint Claire, eventually became a Franciscan Nun after making this film.  Comments (3) | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? (Report this)

109 of 114 people found the following review helpful: PAX ET BONUM, December 7, 2004 By  RUSTY (NEW YORK United States) - See all my reviews This film on the life of one of the Church's greatest Saints was never given the proper credit it deserved. Bradford Dillman shines as the merchant turned Saint. You can feel his spiritual upheaval as he leaves all things to follow Christ.Dolores Hart as Clare,shortly after playing this role ,left Hollywood to become a cloistered nun.Watching her undergo Clare's conversion ,one can sense the actresses own struggle to follow in the footsteps of Francis. The story this film tells demands the widescreen process.Lots of spiritual awakening in this great film.  Comment (1) | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? (Report this)

16 of 19 people found the following review helpful: Wooden Francis, March 23, 2007 By  JP's Picks (Boise, ID) - See all my reviews       Earnest, yet so-so rendering bio reinactment, 'Francis of Assisi' doesn't give the troubadour saint the spark he deserves. The film is a product of its times, giving the movie a lot of ceremony, but not much substance. While actor Bradford Dillman musters enough passion at the end and in other, select scenes, he seems like a better fit for a fifties' TV series. The pomp and circumstance aims for the pre-Vatican II pew, and the subplot, a rivalry between Francis and Bernardo over Claire's love, is an accomodation for a general audience clueless about celebacy. Nevertheless, 'Francis...,' mostly accurate and reverent--despite its many flaws--invites a traditional audience.  Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? (Report this)