The Agony and the Ecstasy (1965)
The Agony and the Ecstasy is a 1965 drama movie directed by Carol Reed, with a running time of 2h 18m. It stars Charlton Heston, Rex Harrison and Diane Cilento.
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.
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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 on 16 September 1965.
How long is The Agony and the Ecstasy?
The Agony and the Ecstasy runs 2h 18m.
Who made The Agony and the Ecstasy?
The Agony and the Ecstasy was directed by Carol Reed.
Where can I watch The Agony and the Ecstasy?
The Agony and the Ecstasy is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
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Cast
- Charlton Heston as Michelangelo
- Rex Harrison as Papa Giulio II
- Diane Cilento as Contessina de'Medici
- Harry Andrews as Bramante
- Alberto Lupo as Duca di Urbino
- Adolfo Celi as Giovanni de' Medici
- Venantino Venantini as Paride de Grassis
- Tomas Milian as Raffaello Sanzio
- John Stacy as Giuliano da Sangallo
- Fausto Tozzi as uomo
- Maxine Audley as Woman
- Andrea Giordana as aiutante di Michelangelo
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