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The Agony and the Ecstasy is a 1965 American historical drama film directed by Carol Reed and starring Charlton Heston as Michelangelo and Rex Harrison as Pope Julius II.
- Carol Reed
- Philip Dunne
The Agony and the Ecstasy: Directed by Carol Reed. With Charlton Heston, Rex Harrison, Diane Cilento, Harry Andrews. The biographical story of Michelangelo's troubles while painting the Sistine Chapel at the urging of Pope Julius II.
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- Carol Reed
- Approved
- Biography, Drama, History
During the Italian Renaissance, Pope Julius II (Rex Harrison) contracts the influential artist Michelangelo (Charlton Heston) to sculpt 40 statues for his tomb. When the pope changes his mind and...
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- Charlton Heston
- Carol Reed
- Twentieth Century Fox
R. YouTube Movies & TV. 180M subscribers. Subscribed. 303. Charlton Heston and Rex Harrison portray two of the Renaissance's most colorful figures in this historical drama based on Irving...
A biographical chronicle of Michelangelo and the opposition he faced from Pope Julius II while painting the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. 1,411 IMDb 7.1 2 h 13 min 1965. X-Ray 13+. Historical · Drama · Joyous · Touching. Available to rent or buy.
- 133 min
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Synopsis. In 1508, Pope Julius II, whose army is in constant warfare with neighboring states, has commissioned Michelangelo to create 40 statues for his tomb which is to be located in the new St. Peter's Basilica.
Carol Reed. Director. Irving Stone. Novel. Philip Dunne. Screenplay. Written by CinemaSerf on January 7, 2023. During the Italian Renaissance, Pope Julius II contracts the influential artist Michelangelo to sculpt 40 statues for his tomb.
