Movie

The Agony and the Ecstasy

“From the age of magnificence comes a new magnificence in motion pictures.”

★ 7.1(153)19652h 18m

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Good to know

Director: Carol Reed
Release date: 1965-09-16
Runtime: 2h 18m
Language: English
Box office: $4,000,000
Budget: $10,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: International Classics

The Agony and the Ecstasy — trailer

About The Agony and the Ecstasy

The Agony and the Ecstasy is a 1965 movie in the Drama and History genres, directed by Carol Reed, starring Charlton Heston, Rex Harrison and Diane Cilento. It has a runtime of 2 hours 18 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.1/10 from 153 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Agony and the Ecstasy in Italy — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Charlton Heston

Michelangelo

Rex Harrison

Papa Giulio II

Diane Cilento

Contessina de'Medici

Harry Andrews

Bramante

Alberto Lupo

Duca di Urbino

Adolfo Celi

Giovanni de' Medici

Venantino Venantini

Paride de Grassis

Tomas Milian

Raffaello Sanzio

John Stacy

Giuliano da Sangallo

Fausto Tozzi

uomo

Maxine Audley

Woman

Andrea Giordana

aiutante di Michelangelo

Themes & keywords

based on novel or bookvatican (holy see)popeartistpainterbiographymichelangelo16th centuryitalian renaissancesistine chapel

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Agony and the Ecstasy in Italy?+

The Agony and the Ecstasy is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Italy. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Agony and the Ecstasy on Netflix?+

The Agony and the Ecstasy is not on Netflix in Italy right now.

How long is The Agony and the Ecstasy?+

The Agony and the Ecstasy has a runtime of 2 hours 18 minutes (138 minutes).

Who stars in The Agony and the Ecstasy?+

The Agony and the Ecstasy stars Charlton Heston, Rex Harrison, Diane Cilento, Harry Andrews and Alberto Lupo.

When did The Agony and the Ecstasy come out?+

The Agony and the Ecstasy is a 1965 movie directed by Carol Reed.

What genre is The Agony and the Ecstasy?+

The Agony and the Ecstasy is Drama and History film.

Who directed The Agony and the Ecstasy?+

The Agony and the Ecstasy was directed by Carol Reed.