A Man Named John(1965)
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A Man Named John 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.
A Man Named John (1965) is a drama and history film directed by Ermanno Olmi, released on November 19, 1965 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Rod Steiger, Adolfo Celi, Giorgo Fortunato and Ottone Candiani. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 11 ratings.
- Director:
- Ermanno Olmi
- Writers:
- John XXIII., Vincenzo Labella, Ermanno Olmi
- Producers:
- Harry Saltzman, Vincenzo Labella
- Cinematographer:
- Piero Portalupi
- Composer:
- Franco Potenza
- Production:
- Franco London Films, Sol Produzione, Majestic Films
- Status:
- Released
A Man Named John Cast & Crew
Main cast
Rod Steiger
as The Intermediary
Adolfo Celi
as Msgr. Radini Tedeschi
- Giorgo Fortunato
Giorgo Fortunato
as Segretario del Nunzio Roncalli
- Ottone Candiani
Ottone Candiani
as Il Prete Peccatore di Venezia
- Alfonso Orlando
Alfonso Orlando
as Il Parrroco
Alberto Rossi
as Angelo Roncalli - Age 7
- Giovanni Rossi
Giovanni Rossi
as Angelo Roncalli - Age 10
- Fabrisio Rossi
Fabrisio Rossi
as Angelo Roncalli - Age 4
Pietro Germi
as Pontiff's Father
- Rita Bertocchi
Rita Bertocchi
as Pontiff's Mother
- Antonio Bertocchi
Antonio Bertocchi
as Uncle Xavier
- Antonio Ruttigni
Antonio Ruttigni
as Don Pietro, Parrocco di Carviso
Key crew
Directed by Ermanno Olmi, written by John XXIII., Vincenzo Labella and Ermanno Olmi, produced by Harry Saltzman and Vincenzo Labella.
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A Man Named John Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 11 ratings.
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A Man Named John – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in A Man Named John?
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The main cast of A Man Named John (1965) includes Rod Steiger, Adolfo Celi, Giorgo Fortunato, Ottone Candiani and Alfonso Orlando. The film was directed by Ermanno Olmi. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Man Named John released?
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A Man Named John was released on November 19, 1965 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is A Man Named John worth watching?
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A Man Named John (1965) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 11 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.