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A Man Named John

Directed by Ermanno Olmi
1965    90m
6.8
Based on the diary Pope John XXIII kept between the ages of 14 and 18, his lifelong concern for tolerance, the underprivileged, and world peace is told. Rod Steiger, in the central role, acts as "intermediary" between the Pope and the audience, interpreting John's words, thoughts and actions. Steiger visits the actual places in which John lived, recreating the conditions, environment, and forces that affected his development. Through this unusual technique, we are brought close to an extraordinary man - one who's able to win the love of many people of all faiths.
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Cast of A Man Named John
  • Rod SteigerThe Intermediary
  • Adolfo CeliMsgr. Radini Tedeschi
  • Giorgo FortunatoSegretario del Nunzio Roncalli
  • Ottone CandianiIl Prete Peccatore di Venezia
  • Alfonso OrlandoIl Parrroco
  • Alberto RossiAngelo Roncalli - Age 7
  • Giovanni RossiAngelo Roncalli - Age 10
  • Fabrisio RossiAngelo Roncalli - Age 4
  • Pietro GermiPontiff's Father
  • Rita BertocchiPontiff's Mother
  • Antonio BertocchiUncle Xavier
  • Antonio RuttigniDon Pietro, Parrocco di Carviso
  • Pope John XXIIISelf (archive footage) (uncredited)

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