The Agony and the Ecstasy
"From the age of magnificence comes a new magnificence in motion pictures."
Originally released in 1965. The Agony and the Ecstasy is a drama/history film. directed by Carol Reed. With a runtime of 2h 18m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Charlton Heston, Rex Harrison, and Diane Cilento
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 16, 1965
60 years ago
Runtime
2h 18m
138 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (147 votes)
Budget
$10M
Production budget
Box Office
$4M
0.4x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
Italy
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Charlton Heston
as Michelangelo
Rex Harrison
as Papa Giulio II
Diane Cilento
as Contessina de'Medici
Harry Andrews
as Bramante
Alberto Lupo
as Duca di Urbino
Adolfo Celi
as Giovanni de' Medici
Venantino Venantini
as Paride de Grassis
Tomas Milian
as Raffaello Sanzio
John Stacy
as Giuliano da Sangallo
Fausto Tozzi
as uomo
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $10,000,000
- Revenue
- $4,000,000
Production Companies
- DDL Cinematografica
- International Classics
- 20th Century Fox
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...
Who directed The Agony and the Ecstasy?
The Agony and the Ecstasy was directed by Carol Reed.
How long is The Agony and the Ecstasy?
The Agony and the Ecstasy has a runtime of 2 hours and 18 minutes (138 minutes total).
When was The Agony and the Ecstasy released?
The Agony and the Ecstasy was released on September 16, 1965 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Agony and the Ecstasy?
The main cast of The Agony and the Ecstasy includes Charlton Heston, Rex Harrison, Diane Cilento, Harry Andrews, Alberto Lupo.
Is The Agony and the Ecstasy worth watching?
The Agony and the Ecstasy has a user rating of 7.1/10 based on 147 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.