Movie · 1950
Is The Flowers of St. Francis based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The Flowers of St. Francis is based on the book Little Flowers of St. Francis by Giovanni de' Marignolli and Ugolino Brunforte and anonymous (1400).
The movie was released in 1950.
The book behind The Flowers of St. Francis
Little Flowers of St. Francis
by Giovanni de' Marignolli and Ugolino Brunforte and anonymous · first published 1400 · hagiography
Common questions
Is The Flowers of St. Francis based on a book?
Yes. The Flowers of St. Francis is based on the book Little Flowers of St. Francis by Giovanni de' Marignolli and Ugolino Brunforte and anonymous (1400).
Who wrote the book The Flowers of St. Francis is based on?
Little Flowers of St. Francis was written by Giovanni de' Marignolli and Ugolino Brunforte and anonymous and first published in 1400.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Little Flowers of St. Francis before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.