🎬 Drama, History

A Man Named John

⭐ 6.5/10 1965 1h 30m Dir. Ermanno Olmi

About this movie

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.

Quick facts

Year
1965
Runtime
1h 30m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 6.5/10
Votes
11
Genre
Drama, History
Director
Language
IT

Cast

🎭 Drama 🎭 History 🎬 Ermanno Olmi 👤 Rod Steiger 👤 Adolfo Celi 👤 Giorgo Fortunato
religion

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Questions about A Man Named John

A Man Named John has a runtime of 1h 30m (1 hour and 30 minutes).
A Man Named John was directed by Ermanno Olmi and released in 1965.
A Man Named John is a Drama, History film (1965).
The cast of A Man Named John includes Rod Steiger, Adolfo Celi, Giorgo Fortunato, Ottone Candiani, Alfonso Orlando.
A Man Named John has a TMDB rating of 6.5/10 based on 11 votes.

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