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The Agony and the Ecstasy

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Original title

The Agony and the Ecstasy

Year

1965

Running time

139 min.

Country

United States

Director

Carol Reed

Screenwriter

Philip Dunne. Novel: Irving Stone

Cast

Music

Alex North

Cinematography

Leon Shamroy

Producer

20th Century Fox

Genre

Drama | 16th Century. Painting

Synopsis

Pope Julius is eager to leave behind works by which he will be remembered. To this end he cajoles Michelangelo into painting the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. When not on the battlefield uniting Italy, the Pope nags Michelangelo to speed up his painful work on the frescoes.

Awards: 1965: 5 Nominations for Oscar: Art Direction color, Costume Design, Cinematography, OST, Sound

1965: Golden Globes: Nominated for Best Actor - Drama (Harrison) and Screenplay

1965: David di Donatello Awards: Best Foreign Producer

1965: National Board of Review: Top 10 Best Films and Supporting Actor (Andrews)

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The Agony and the Ecstasy

1965

Carol Reed

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