The Agony and the Ecstasy

The Agony and the Ecstasy

1965 · 2 hr 18 min · Approved

Biography, Drama, History

Directors

Carol Reed

Actors

  • Charlton Heston
  • Rex Harrison
  • Diane Cilento

Credits: 9

Summary

The biographical story of Michelangelo's troubles while painting the Sistine Chapel at the urging of Pope Julius II.

More about this movie

Pope Julius II (Sir Rex Harrison) is eager to leave behind works by which he will be remembered. To this end he cajoles Michelangelo (Charlton Heston) 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.

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