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The Agony and the Ecstasy

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The Agony and the Ecstasy
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NR,2hrs 16min
Genre:
Drama
Release:
1965
Director:
Carol Reed
Distributor:
20th Century Fox
Starring:
Charlton Heston, Rex Harrison, Diane Cilento  ...more
Synopsis: 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 remember ... Full Synopsis
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Mike Cummings, AMG Review
Goaded by Pope Julius II, Michelangelo paints the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel between 1508 and 1512 in this lavish motion picture directed by Carol Reed. The production is a sumptuous feast for viewers who like films dripping with history, including watercolors trickling into Michelangelo's eyes while he lies on scaffolding painting the Book of Genesis from Adam to Noah. Although the film's script ... Full Review
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Charlton Heston
Michelangelo
Rex Harrison
Pope Julius II
Diane Cilento
Contessina de' Medici
Harry Andrews
Bramante
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