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Call Me Francis

2015-12-03 · 98 min · ★ 6.7

Drama

Biopic about Jorge Maria Bergoglio before he became Pope Francis I.

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Directors
Daniele Luchetti
Production companies
Taodue Film, Mediaset Premium
Countries
Italy
Status
Released
Budget
USD 15,000,000

Top Cast

Rodrigo de la SernaRodrigo de la SernaJorge Mario Bergoglio da giovane
Sergio HernándezSergio HernándezJorge Mario Bergoglio da anziano
Àlex BrendemühlÀlex BrendemühlFranz Jalics
Maximilian DirrMaximilian DirrGiovane Prete
Mercedes MoránMercedes MoránEsther Ballestrino
Andrés GilAndrés GilFather Pedro
Claudio De DavideClaudio De DavideCard. Tarcisio Bertone
Pompeyo AudivertPompeyo AudivertMgr. Enrique Angelelli
Paula BaldiniPaula BaldiniGabriela
Marco Di TieriMarco Di TieriQuique
Muriel Santa AnaMuriel Santa Ana

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