Skip to content
Vescene
Sign in
A Man Named John poster

Film

A Man Named John

1965 · 1h 30m · Drama · History

On Vescene

No Vescene ratings yet — sign in and be the first.

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

Rod Steiger

The Intermediary

Adolfo Celi

Adolfo Celi

Msgr. Radini Tedeschi

Giorgo Fortunato

Segretario del Nunzio Roncalli

Ottone Candiani

Il Prete Peccatore di Venezia

Alfonso Orlando

Il Parrroco

Alberto Rossi

Alberto Rossi

Angelo Roncalli - Age 7

Giovanni Rossi

Angelo Roncalli - Age 10

Fabrisio Rossi

Angelo Roncalli - Age 4

Pietro Germi

Pietro Germi

Pontiff's Father

Rita Bertocchi

Pontiff's Mother

Antonio Bertocchi

Uncle Xavier

Antonio Ruttigni

Don Pietro, Parrocco di Carviso

John XXIII.

John XXIII.

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Crew

Media

Details

Release date
November 19, 1965
Status
Released
Original language
Italian
Runtime
1h 30m
Genres
Drama, History

Similar films

Rate it on Vescene

Rate films and shows on two axes — quality and fun — and share taste with friends.