A Man Named John

A Man Named John

6.3 | 1965-11-19 | Drama History

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.

Featured Crew

Carla Colombo Editor
Ermanno Olmi Director
Harry Saltzman Producer
Venanzio Biraschi Sound Engineer
Ennio Michettoni Production Design
Pope John XXIII Novel
Ennio Michettoni Set Decoration
Vincenzo Labella Screenplay
Piero Portalupi Director of Photography
Ermanno Olmi Screenplay

Cast

Rod Steiger
Rod Steiger
The Intermediary
Adolfo Celi
Adolfo Celi
Msgr. Radini Tedeschi
Giorgo Fortunato
Giorgo Fortunato
Segretario del Nunzio Roncalli
Ottone Candiani
Ottone Candiani
Il Prete Peccatore di Venezia
Alfonso Orlando
Alfonso Orlando
Il Parrroco
Alberto Rossi
Alberto Rossi
Angelo Roncalli - Age 7
Giovanni Rossi
Giovanni Rossi
Angelo Roncalli - Age 10
Fabrisio Rossi
Fabrisio Rossi
Angelo Roncalli - Age 4
Pietro Germi
Pietro Germi
Pontiff's Father
Rita Bertocchi
Rita Bertocchi
Pontiff's Mother

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