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Martin Scorsese Presents: The Saints S1E5 — Francis of Assisi

7.5

Martin Scorsese Presents: The Saints•Season 1•Episode 5

Francis of Assisi

7.5/10 · 31 votesApr 4, 202550 min

Ranked #6 of 7 in Season 1•matches the season avg

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In the early 13th century, Francis, once wealthy and frivolous, is transformed by war. Answering Jesus' call to "rebuild my church," he forms a brotherhood and preaches a life like Christ.

Directed byElizabeth Chomko

Written byKent Jones

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Season 1 Episodes7

Joan of Arc

John the Baptist

Sebastian

Maximilian Kolbe

Francis of Assisi

Moses the Black

Mary Magdalene

Cast2

Martin Scorsese

Self - Narrator

Tommaso Basili

Diocletian

Crew2

Elizabeth Chomko

Director

Kent Jones

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Francis of Assisi" is episode 5 of Martin Scorsese Presents: The Saints season 1. It scored 7.5/10 from 31 votes, ranking #6 of 7 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Elizabeth Chomko and written by Kent Jones, it aired on April 4, 2025.

Next: E6 · Moses the Black Best of Season 1