A Man Named John
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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.
Status: Released
Released Date: 1965-11-19
Runtime: 90 mins
Director: Ermanno Olmi
Spoken language: Italiano, Latin
Genres: Drama, History
Original title: A Man Named John
Production Companies: Majestic Film, Franco London Films, Sol Produzione
Production Countries: Italy, United Kingdom
Cast
Rod Steiger
Adolfo Celi
Giorgo Fortunato
Ottone Candiani
Alfonso Orlando
Alberto Rossi
Giovanni Rossi
Fabrisio Rossi
Pietro Germi
Rita Bertocchi
Antonio Bertocchi
Antonio Ruttigni
John XXIII.
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