The Agony and the Ecstasy

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1965-10-07

Languages:

English, Latin

Countries:

USA, Italy

Runtime:

138 min

Rated:

APPROVED

IMDB Ratings:

7.2 (4328 Reviews)

Director:

Carol Reed

Genres:

Drama History

Cast:

Charlton Heston Rex Harrison Diane Cilento Harry Andrews

Writer:

Irving Stone (based on the novel: "The Agony and the Ecstasy" by)

Philip Dunne (screen story and screenplay)

Fullplot:

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.

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