7.1The Agony and the Ecstasy · 1965
The Agony and the Ecstasy (1965) is a Drama / History film directed by Carol Reed, starring Charlton Heston, Rex Harrison, Diane Cilento.
DramaHistory
7.1Overview
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, Rex Harrison, Diane Cilento, Harry Andrews, Alberto Lupo, Adolfo Celi, Venantino Venantini, Tomas Milian
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What is "The Agony and the Ecstasy" about?
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 in 1965.
Who stars in "The Agony and the Ecstasy"?
The cast includes Charlton Heston, Rex Harrison, Diane Cilento, Harry Andrews.
