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The biographical story of Michelangelo's troubles while painting the Sistine Chapel at the urging of Pope Julius II.The biographical story of Michelangelo's troubles while painting the Sistine Chapel at the urging of Pope Julius II.The biographical story of Michelangelo's troubles while painting the Sistine Chapel at the urging of Pope Julius II.
- Nominated for 5 Oscars
- 3 wins & 9 nominations total
Fortunato Arena
- Pope's Bodyguard
- (uncredited)
Lars Bloch
- Baron Von Silenen
- (uncredited)
Angelo Boscariol
- Papal Guard
- (uncredited)
Calisto Calisti
- Physician
- (uncredited)
Enrico Chiappafreddo
- Tavern Customer
- (uncredited)
Antonio Corevi
- Banquet Guest
- (uncredited)
Pasquale De Filippo
- Priest Hit by Spilled Paint
- (uncredited)
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- TriviaIn his 1995 autobiography "In the Arena" Charlton Heston denied that Michelangelo Buonarroti was a homosexual. He also refused permission to use scenes from "The Agony and the Ecstasy" in the 1995 documentary "The Celluloid Closet" because he told the filmmakers he had done a lot of research for his role and could assure them that Michelangelo was not gay.
- GoofsAs shown in the movie, Michelangelo created a flat wooden platform on brackets built out from holes in the wall, high up near the top of the windows. But contrary to what is depicted in the film, he did not lie on this scaffolding while he painted, but painted from a standing position.
- ConnectionsEdited from Prologue: The Artist Who Did Not Want to Paint (1965)
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Charlton Heston as Michelangelo? I had my reservations, regarding that, but after watching the movie, I have to admit, they were all wrong! But he's not alone! Rex Harrison as his counterpart or sometimes mentor to Michelangelo, is just as genius as Mr. Heston himself!
The movie is made to be seen in the cinema (shot on 65mm and shown theatrically on 70mm, if the movie theater has a projector for this film), but you could also watch it at home. And it will almost certainly be the only place you can watch it, unless you seek out festivals, where it sometimes runs/shows/plays! It's worth the money and the time. If you like period pieces of the 60s, even more so!
The movie is made to be seen in the cinema (shot on 65mm and shown theatrically on 70mm, if the movie theater has a projector for this film), but you could also watch it at home. And it will almost certainly be the only place you can watch it, unless you seek out festivals, where it sometimes runs/shows/plays! It's worth the money and the time. If you like period pieces of the 60s, even more so!
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- kosmasp
- Jul 7, 2007
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- Irving Stone's The Agony and the Ecstasy
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- $10,000,000 (estimated)
- Runtime2 hours 18 minutes
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- 2.20 : 1
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