Movie
Francis
1950NR1h 31m5.8 / 10
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During World War II, a junior American Army officer, Lt. Peter Stirling, gets sent to the psychiatric ward whenever he insists that an Army mule named Francis speaks to him.
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Checked Jul 25, 2026
Francis opened in theaters February 8, 1950. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
During World War II, a junior American Army officer, Lt. Peter Stirling, gets sent to the psychiatric ward whenever he insists that an Army mule named Francis speaks to him.
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Cast
Donald O'ConnorPeter Stirling
Patricia MedinaMaureen Gelder
Zasu PittsValerie Humpert
Ray CollinsColonel Hooker
John McIntireGeneral Stevens
Eduard FranzColonel Plepper
Howland ChamberlainMajor Nadel
James ToddColonel SaundersCredits
- Directed by
- Arthur Lubin
- Written by
- David Stern, David Stern
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Collection
- Francis the Talking Mule Collection
Production
Universal International PicturesUnited States
Themes
based on novel or bookhorsemulesergeant