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7.1

The Agony and the Ecstasy (1965)

The Agony and the Ecstasy
Running time: 139 min. | Genre: Drama, Century XVI, Painting
The Agony and the Ecstasy

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.

Nominations & Awards

Academy Awards

  • Best Cinematography - Color NOMINATED
  • Best Music (Score) NOMINATED
  • Best Art Direction - Color NOMINATED
  • Best Costume Design - Color NOMINATED
  • Best Sound NOMINATED

Golden Globes Awards

  • Best Leading Actor - Drama (Rex Harrison) NOMINATED
  • Best Screenplay NOMINATED

David di Donatello

National Board of Review

  • Top 10 - Movies of the Year WINNER
  • Best Supporting Actor (Harry Andrews) WINNER

Details

Original title

The Agony and the Ecstasy

Director

Carol Reed

Producer

20th Century Fox

Running time

139 min.

Screenwriter

Philip Dunne (Novela: Irving Stone)

Music

Alex North

Cinematography

Leon Shamroy

Year

1965

Country

United States United States

Ranking

IMDb
7.2
Unopeliculas
7.0

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