A Man Named John (1965)
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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.
- Date of release
- 1965-11-19
- TMDB
- 6.5 / 10 (11)
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Genres
- Drama, History
- Director
- Ermanno Olmi
Casting
- Rod Steiger — The Intermediary
- Adolfo Celi — Msgr. Radini Tedeschi
- Giorgo Fortunato — Segretario del Nunzio Roncalli
- Ottone Candiani — Il Prete Peccatore di Venezia
- Alfonso Orlando — Il Parrroco
- Alberto Rossi — Angelo Roncalli - Age 7
- Giovanni Rossi — Angelo Roncalli - Age 10
- Fabrisio Rossi — Angelo Roncalli - Age 4
- Pietro Germi — Pontiff's Father
- Rita Bertocchi — Pontiff's Mother
- Antonio Bertocchi — Uncle Xavier
- Antonio Ruttigni — Don Pietro, Parrocco di Carviso
Interesting facts
A Man Named John is a 1965 drama film directed by Ermanno Olmi and starring Rod Steiger.
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