The Agony and the Ecstasy

(1965)

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IMDb

Release & Runtime

October 7, 1965 · 2 hr 18 min

Awards

Nominated for 5 Oscars. 3 wins & 9 nominations total

Languages

English Latin

Countries

United States

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.

Cast: Charlton Heston, Rex Harrison, Diane Cilento, Harry Andrews and others

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