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A Man Named John

★ 6.5(11)19651h 30m

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Director: Ermanno Olmi
Release date: 1965-11-19
Runtime: 1h 30m
Language: Italian
Status: Released
Country: Italy
Studio: Majestic Film

About A Man Named John

A Man Named John is a 1965 movie in the Drama and History genres, directed by Ermanno Olmi, starring Rod Steiger, Adolfo Celi and Giorgo Fortunato. It has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 11 viewers. Below you can see where to watch A Man Named John in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Rod Steiger

The Intermediary

Adolfo Celi

Msgr. Radini Tedeschi

Giorgo Fortunato

Segretario del Nunzio Roncalli

Ottone Candiani

Il Prete Peccatore di Venezia

Alfonso Orlando

Il Parrroco

Alberto Rossi

Angelo Roncalli - Age 7

Giovanni Rossi

Angelo Roncalli - Age 10

Fabrisio Rossi

Angelo Roncalli - Age 4

Pietro Germi

Pontiff's Father

Rita Bertocchi

Pontiff's Mother

Antonio Bertocchi

Uncle Xavier

Antonio Ruttigni

Don Pietro, Parrocco di Carviso

Themes & keywords

religion

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How long is A Man Named John?+

A Man Named John has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

Who stars in A Man Named John?+

A Man Named John stars Rod Steiger, Adolfo Celi, Giorgo Fortunato, Ottone Candiani and Alfonso Orlando.

When did A Man Named John come out?+

A Man Named John is a 1965 movie directed by Ermanno Olmi.

What genre is A Man Named John?+

A Man Named John is Drama and History film.

Who directed A Man Named John?+

A Man Named John was directed by Ermanno Olmi.

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