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The Agony and the Ecstasy (1965)

Movie ★ 7.1 138 min

During the Italian Renaissance, Pope Julius II contracts the influential artist Michelangelo to sculpt 40 statues for his tomb. When the pope changes his mind and asks the sculptor to paint a mural in the Sistine Chapel, Michelangelo doubts his painting skills and abandons the project. Divine inspiration returns Michelangelo to the mural, but his artistic vision clashes with the pope's demanding personality and threatens the success of the historic painting.

Carol Reed Director

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Quick facts

Released
September 16, 1965
Runtime
138 min
Budget
$10.0M
Box office
$4.0M
IMDb
tt0058886
Country
United States
Language
English, Latin
Studio
International Classics

Cast

The Two Popes 2019 ★ 7.5
Andrei Rublev 1966 ★ 7.9
Caravaggio 1986 ★ 6.1
The Great Beauty 2013 ★ 7.5
The New Pope 2020 ★ 7.6
The Young Pope 2016 ★ 7.7
Modigliani 2004 ★ 7.0
I, Claudius 1976 ★ 7.9
Benedetta 2021 ★ 6.6
Big Eyes 2014 ★ 7.0
We Have a Pope 2011 ★ 6.8
Risen 2016 ★ 6.3

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Agony and the Ecstasy about?
During the Italian Renaissance, Pope Julius II contracts the influential artist Michelangelo to sculpt 40 statues for his tomb. When the pope changes his mind and asks the sculptor to paint a mural in the Sistine Chapel, Michelangelo doubts his painting skills and abandons the project. Divine inspiration returns Michelangelo to the mural, but his artistic vision clashes with the pope's demanding personality and threatens the success of the historic painting.
Who directed The Agony and the Ecstasy?
The Agony and the Ecstasy was directed by Carol Reed.
Who stars in The Agony and the Ecstasy?
The Agony and the Ecstasy stars Charlton Heston, Rex Harrison, Diane Cilento, Harry Andrews.
When was The Agony and the Ecstasy released?
The Agony and the Ecstasy is a 1965 drama, history film.
Where can I watch The Agony and the Ecstasy?
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