The Agony and the Ecstasy
“From the age of magnificence comes a new magnificence in motion pictures.”
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During the Italian Renaissance, Pope Julius II contracts the influential artist Michelangelo to sculpt 40 statues for his tomb. When the pope changes his mind and asks the sculptor to paint a mural in the Sistine Chapel, Michelangelo doubts his painting skills and abandons the project. Divine inspiration returns Michelangelo to the mural, but his artistic vision clashes with the pope's demanding personality and threatens the success of the historic painting.
Cast
Charlton Heston
as Michelangelo
Rex Harrison
as Papa Giulio II
Diane Cilento
as Contessina de'Medici
Harry Andrews
as Bramante
Alberto Lupo
as Duca di Urbino
Adolfo Celi
as Giovanni de' Medici
Venantino Venantini
as Paride de Grassis
Tomas Milian
as Raffaello Sanzio
John Stacy
as Giuliano da Sangallo
Fausto Tozzi
as uomo
Maxine Audley
as Woman
Andrea Giordana
as aiutante di Michelangelo
Furio Meniconi
as contadino
Adolfo Pezzini
as uomo alla cava
Paolo Magalotti
as guardia svizzera
Alec McCowen
as Cardinal
Richard Pearson
as Cardinal
Rosalba Neri
as Seductive Woman (uncredited)
Marvin Miller
as Narrator (uncredited)
Tomas Milian
as Raphael
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About The Agony and the Ecstasy
“From the age of magnificence comes a new magnificence in motion pictures.”
During the Italian Renaissance, Pope Julius II contracts the influential artist Michelangelo to sculpt 40 statues for his tomb. When the pope changes his mind and asks the sculptor to paint a mural in the Sistine Chapel, Michelangelo doubts his painting skills and abandons the project. Divine inspiration returns Michelangelo to the mural, but his artistic vision clashes with the pope's demanding personality and threatens the success of the historic painting. Running 138 minutes.
The Agony and the Ecstasy Cast and Characters
The cast features Charlton Heston (as Michelangelo), Rex Harrison (as Papa Giulio II), Diane Cilento (as Contessina de'Medici), Harry Andrews (as Bramante), and Alberto Lupo (as Duca di Urbino). Their performances are a major reason The Agony and the Ecstasy has built such a passionate audience.
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The Agony and the Ecstasy flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.
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The Agony and the Ecstasy runs for 138 minutes (about 2.3 hours).
Is The Agony and the Ecstasy good? What's the rating?
The Agony and the Ecstasy holds a 7.1/10 rating based on 153 reviews — well above average.
Who is in the cast of The Agony and the Ecstasy?
The main cast includes Charlton Heston, Rex Harrison, Diane Cilento, and Harry Andrews, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is The Agony and the Ecstasy available in English?
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When was The Agony and the Ecstasy released?
The Agony and the Ecstasy was released in 1965.
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What is The Agony and the Ecstasy about?
The Agony and the Ecstasy is a Drama/History English-language film. During the Italian Renaissance, Pope Julius II contracts the influential artist Michelangelo to sculpt 40 statues for his tomb. When the pope changes his mind and asks the sculptor to paint a mural in the Sistine Chapel, Michelangelo doubts his painting skills and abandons the project. Divine inspiration returns Michelangelo to the mural, but his artistic vision clashes with the pope's demanding personality and threatens the success of the historic painting.
When was The Agony and the Ecstasy released?
The Agony and the Ecstasy was released on September 16, 1965. It has a runtime of 2h 18m. The film was produced by International Classics.
Who stars in The Agony and the Ecstasy?
The Agony and the Ecstasy stars Charlton Heston, Rex Harrison, Diane Cilento and Harry Andrews. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
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