A Man Named John (1965)

A Man Named John (1965)

1965-11-19 Italy, United Kingdom 90 Min. PG-13
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Overview

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.

Cast

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