The Agony and the Ecstasy (1965)
Average Rating: 7/10
Reviews Counted: 5
Fresh: 5 | Rotten: 0
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Release Date: Sep 16, 1965 Wide
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Adapted by Philip Dunne from the novel by Irving Stone, The Agony and the Ecstacy is the story of the 16th century war of wills between Renaissance artist Michelangelo (Charlton Heston) and "warrior pope" Julius II (Rex Harrison). Commissioned to paint a religious fresco on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, the independent-minded Michelangelo balks at the assignment. He is virtually strongarmed into accepting the job by Pope Julius, who wants to leave something for future generations to
Sep 16, 1965 Wide
Feb 22, 2005
Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment
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Charlton Heston
Michelangelo -
Rex Harrison
Pope Julius II -
Diane Cilento
Contessina de' Medici -
Harry Andrews
Bramante -
Alberto Lupo
Duke of Urbino -
Adolfo Celi
Giovanni de Medici -
Venantino Venantini
Paris De Grassis -
John Stacy
Sangallo -
Fausto Tozzi
Foreman -
Maxine Audley
Woman -
Tomas Milian
Raphael -
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Richard Pearson
Cardinal
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As a chronicle of the artist Michelangelo, this is one of Carol Reed's most underwhelming films, though some of the production values are good.
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Foreign Titles
- Michelangelo-Inferno und Ekstase (DE)
- The Agony and the Ecstasy (1965) (CA)
