A Man Named John

Nov 19, 1965

1h 30m

★ 6.3

Overview

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.

Genres

Drama

History

Production Companies

Majestic Film

Franco London Films

Sol Produzione

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Cast

The Intermediary

Rod Steiger

Msgr. Radini Tedeschi

Adolfo Celi

Segretario del Nunzio Roncalli

Giorgo Fortunato

Il Prete Peccatore di Venezia

Ottone Candiani

Il Parrroco

Alfonso Orlando

Angelo Roncalli - Age 7

Alberto Rossi

Angelo Roncalli - Age 10

Giovanni Rossi

Angelo Roncalli - Age 4

Fabrisio Rossi

Pontiff's Father

Pietro Germi

Pontiff's Mother

Rita Bertocchi

Uncle Xavier

Antonio Bertocchi

Don Pietro, Parrocco di Carviso

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