The Agony and the Ecstasy – 1965 – English – Drama – History
The Agony and the Ecstasy – 1965 – English
Film directed in 1965 by Carol Reed, and starring Charlton Heston, Rex Harrison, Diane Cilento, Harry Andrews, Alberto Lupo, Adolfo Celi, Venantino Venantini, John Stacy, Fausto Tozzi, Tomas Milian…
Synopsis: 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.