A Man Named John (1965)
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.
Year
1965
Country
IT
Language
Italian
Release date
19 November 1965
TMDB
6.5 (11)
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Rod Steiger
The Intermediary
Adolfo Celi
Msgr. Radini Tedeschi
G
Giorgo Fortunato
Segretario del Nunzio Roncalli
O
Ottone Candiani
Il Prete Peccatore di Venezia
A
Alfonso Orlando
Il Parrroco
Alberto Rossi
Angelo Roncalli - Age 7
G
Giovanni Rossi
Angelo Roncalli - Age 10
F
Fabrisio Rossi
Angelo Roncalli - Age 4
Pietro Germi
Pontiff's Father
R
Rita Bertocchi
Pontiff's Mother
A
Antonio Bertocchi
Uncle Xavier
A
Antonio Ruttigni
Don Pietro, Parrocco di Carviso
John XXIII.
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
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