The Agony and the Ecstasy

Directed by Carol Reed
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September 24, 1965    2h 18m    Box Office: $4MDrama, Biography,
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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.
  • Charlton HestonMichelangelo
  • Rex HarrisonPapa Giulio II
  • Diane CilentoContessina de'Medici
  • Harry AndrewsBramante
  • Alberto LupoDuca di Urbino
  • Adolfo CeliGiovanni de' Medici
  • Venantino VenantiniParide de Grassis
  • Tomas MilianRaffaello Sanzio
  • John StacyGiuliano da Sangallo
  • Fausto Tozziuomo
  • Maxine AudleyWoman
  • Andrea Giordanaaiutante di Michelangelo
  • Furio Meniconicontadino
  • Adolfo Pezziniuomo alla cava
  • Paolo Magalottiguardia svizzera
  • Alec McCowenCardinal
  • Richard PearsonCardinal
  • Rosalba NeriSeductive Woman (uncredited)
  • Marvin MillerNarrator (uncredited)
  • Carol ReedDirector / Producer

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