The Agony and the Ecstasy
1965 · Movie · 139 min. · United States
Pope Julius is eager to leave behind works by which he will be remembered. To this end he cajoles Michelangelo into painting the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. When not on the battlefield uniting Italy, the Pope nags Michelangelo to speed up his painful work on the frescoes.
Direction Carol Reed
Cast Charlton Heston · Rex Harrison · Diane Cilento · Harry Andrews · Alberto Lupo · Adolfo Celi · Venantino Venantini · John Stacy · Fausto Tozzi · Tomas Milian
Soundtrack Alex North
Screenplay Philip Dunne · Irving Stone
Cinematography Leon Shamroy
Original title The Agony and the Ecstasy
7.1
3K votes (FilmAffinity)
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