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The film, based on Irving Stone’s biographical novel, features several key cinematic elements:
The 1965 film (originally released in English as The Agony and the Ecstasy ) is a historical drama directed by Carol Reed that chronicles the tumultuous relationship between artist Michelangelo and Pope Julius II during the painting of the Sistine Chapel. [cb01 ac] Il Tormento E L Estasi 1965
: The core of the film is a "war of wits" and battle of wills between Michelangelo (Charlton Heston) and Pope Julius II (Rex Harrison) over the creative vision and completion of the Sistine Chapel ceiling. The film, based on Irving Stone’s biographical novel,
: Some versions include a 12-minute documentary-style prologue detailing Michelangelo's earlier artworks before the main narrative begins. Cast and Credits Director : Carol Reed Michelangelo : Charlton Heston Pope Julius II : Rex Harrison Contessina de' Medici : Diane Cilento Bramante : Harry Andrews Raphael : Tomas Milian Technical Specs Runtime : Approximately 2 hours and 16 to 19 minutes. Cast and Credits Director : Carol Reed Michelangelo
The film, based on Irving Stone’s biographical novel, features several key cinematic elements:
The 1965 film (originally released in English as The Agony and the Ecstasy ) is a historical drama directed by Carol Reed that chronicles the tumultuous relationship between artist Michelangelo and Pope Julius II during the painting of the Sistine Chapel.
: The core of the film is a "war of wits" and battle of wills between Michelangelo (Charlton Heston) and Pope Julius II (Rex Harrison) over the creative vision and completion of the Sistine Chapel ceiling.
: Some versions include a 12-minute documentary-style prologue detailing Michelangelo's earlier artworks before the main narrative begins. Cast and Credits Director : Carol Reed Michelangelo : Charlton Heston Pope Julius II : Rex Harrison Contessina de' Medici : Diane Cilento Bramante : Harry Andrews Raphael : Tomas Milian Technical Specs Runtime : Approximately 2 hours and 16 to 19 minutes.