A Man Named John

Directed by Ermanno Olmi
1965    90m
Drama, Biography, History
6.8
"A Man Named John" chronicles the youthful diary of Pope John XXIII, blending Rod Steiger's poignant narration with evocative recreations of his formative years. Through personal reflections and historical context, the film reveals a compassionate leader's quest for peace and unity.
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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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