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The Agony and the Ecstasy

The Agony and the Ecstasy

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

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.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The Agony and the Ecstasy
  • Genres: Drama, History
  • Release Date: 1965-09-16
  • Runtime: 138 minutes
  • Rating: 7.1/10 (143 votes)
  • Budget: $10,000,000
  • Revenue: $4,000,000
  • Production Companies: DDL Cinematografica, International Classics, 20th Century Fox
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 1.1946
  • Languages: Latin, English

Cast & Crew

Charlton Heston

Charlton Heston

as Michelangelo

Rex Harrison

Rex Harrison

as Papa Giulio II

Diane Cilento

Diane Cilento

as Contessina de'Medici

Harry Andrews

Harry Andrews

as Bramante

Alberto Lupo

Alberto Lupo

as Duca di Urbino

Adolfo Celi

Adolfo Celi

as Giovanni de' Medici

Venantino Venantini

Venantino Venantini

as Paride de Grassis

Tomas Milian

Tomas Milian

as Raffaello Sanzio

John Stacy

John Stacy

as Giuliano da Sangallo

Fausto Tozzi

Fausto Tozzi

as uomo

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

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Keywords

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Agony and the Ecstasy?

The Agony and the Ecstasy is a Drama, History movie directed by . It was released on 1965-09-16.

Who are the main actors in The Agony and the Ecstasy?

The main cast includes Charlton Heston, Rex Harrison, Diane Cilento, Harry Andrews, Alberto Lupo, .

Where can I watch The Agony and the Ecstasy online?

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Is The Agony and the Ecstasy based on a true story?

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

What is the IMDb rating of The Agony and the Ecstasy?

The Agony and the Ecstasy has an IMDb rating of 7.1/10 based on 143 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Agony and the Ecstasy?

The movie had a production budget of $10,000,000 and earned $4,000,000 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Agony and the Ecstasy?

The soundtrack was composed by DDL Cinematografica, International Classics, 20th Century Fox. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Agony and the Ecstasy filmed?

The Agony and the Ecstasy was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Agony and the Ecstasy?

The total runtime of The Agony and the Ecstasy is 138 minutes.

Is The Agony and the Ecstasy suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Agony and the Ecstasy?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Agony and the Ecstasy.

Does The Agony and the Ecstasy have a post-credit scene?

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