A Man Named John (1965)
1965 · 1h 30m · Drama, History
Genres: Drama, History
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.
Director: Ermanno Olmi
Writers: Ermanno Olmi, Vincenzo Labella, John XXIII.
Music by: Franco Potenza
Cinematography: Piero Portalupi
Editor: Carla Colombo
Cast
Rod Steiger as The IntermediaryAdolfo Celi as Msgr. Radini TedeschiGiorgo Fortunato as Segretario del Nunzio RoncalliOttone Candiani as Il Prete Peccatore di VeneziaAlfonso Orlando as Il ParrrocoAlberto Rossi as Angelo Roncalli - Age 7Giovanni Rossi as Angelo Roncalli - Age 10Fabrisio Rossi as Angelo Roncalli - Age 4Pietro Germi as Pontiff's FatherRita Bertocchi as Pontiff's MotherAntonio Bertocchi as Uncle XavierAntonio Ruttigni as Don Pietro, Parrocco di CarvisoMore like this
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