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.
Director: Ermanno Olmi
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: November 19, 1965
Cast
- Rod Steiger - The Intermediary
- Adolfo Celi - Msgr. Radini Tedeschi
- Giorgo Fortunato - Segretario del Nunzio Roncalli
- Ottone Candiani - Il Prete Peccatore di Venezia
- Alfonso Orlando - Il Parrroco
- Alberto Rossi - Angelo Roncalli - Age 7
- Giovanni Rossi - Angelo Roncalli - Age 10
- Fabrisio Rossi - Angelo Roncalli - Age 4
- Pietro Germi - Pontiff's Father
- Rita Bertocchi - Pontiff's Mother
Screenplay
- Ermanno Olmi (Screenplay)
- Vincenzo Labella (Screenplay)
- John XXIII. (Novel)
Music: Franco Potenza
Cinematography: Piero Portalupi
Editing: Carla Colombo
Production: Majestic Film, Franco London Films, Sol Produzione
Country: Italy, United Kingdom
Language: Italiano, Latin
Original Language: it
Themes
Religious Persecution and Search for Tolerance, Religious Divide and Conflict of Faith, Faith, Religion and Spirituality
Keywords
religion
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Man Named John about?
- 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.
- Who directed A Man Named John?
- A Man Named John was directed by Ermanno Olmi.
- Who stars in A Man Named John?
- A Man Named John stars Rod Steiger, Adolfo Celi, Giorgo Fortunato, Ottone Candiani, Alfonso Orlando, Alberto Rossi.
- How long is A Man Named John?
- A Man Named John has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is A Man Named John?
- A Man Named John is a Drama, History film.
- Where was A Man Named John produced?
- A Man Named John was produced in Italy, United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of A Man Named John?
- The themes of A Man Named John include: Religious Persecution and Search for Tolerance, Religious Divide and Conflict of Faith, Faith, Religion and Spirituality.