A Man Named John (1965)
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.
- Released
- 1965-11-19
- Genres
- Drama, History
- Runtime
- 90 min
- Status
- Released
- Directed / written by
- Ermanno Olmi, Vincenzo Labella, Ermanno Olmi
- TMDB rating
- 6.5/10 from 11 votes
Cast
- Rod Steiger as The Intermediary
- Adolfo Celi as Msgr. Radini Tedeschi
- Giorgo Fortunato as Segretario del Nunzio Roncalli
- Ottone Candiani as Il Prete Peccatore di Venezia
- Alfonso Orlando as Il Parrroco
- Alberto Rossi as Angelo Roncalli - Age 7
- Giovanni Rossi as Angelo Roncalli - Age 10
- Fabrisio Rossi as Angelo Roncalli - Age 4
- Pietro Germi as Pontiff's Father
- Rita Bertocchi as Pontiff's Mother
- Antonio Bertocchi as Uncle Xavier
- Antonio Ruttigni as Don Pietro, Parrocco di Carviso