The Agony and the Ecstasy
Directed by Carol Reed
Pope Julius II (Sir Rex Harrison) is eager to leave behind works by which he will be remembered. To this end he cajoles Michelangelo (Charlton Heston) 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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The Agony and the Ecstasy was released on September 24, 1965.
The Agony and the Ecstasy was directed by Carol Reed.
The Agony and the Ecstasy has a runtime of 2h 18m.
The Agony and the Ecstasy was produced by Carol Reed.
Pope Julius II (Sir Rex Harrison) is eager to leave behind works by which he will be remembered. To this end he cajoles Michelangelo (Charlton Heston) 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.
The key characters in The Agony and the Ecstasy are Michelangelo (Charlton Heston), Papa Giulio II (Rex Harrison), Contessina de'Medici (Diane Cilento).
The Agony and the Ecstasy is rated Approved.
The Agony and the Ecstasy is a Drama, Biography, History film.
The Agony and the Ecstasy has an audience rating of 7.8 out of 10.
The Agony and the Ecstasy had a budget of $10M.
The Agony and the Ecstasy has made $4M at the box office.