A Man Named John
6.6
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.
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Rod Steiger
The Intermediary
Known for
Duck, You Sucker
Jesus of Nazareth
Adolfo Celi
Msgr. Radini Tedeschi
Known for
Thunderball
My Friends Act II
Ermanno Olmi
Also in
Una storia milanese
E venne l'uomo: Un dialogo con Ermanno Olmi
Vincenzo Labella
Ennio Michettoni
Pope John XXIII
Giorgo Fortunato
Segretario del Nunzio Roncalli
Also in
The Hand on the Rifle
Harry Saltzman
Ottone Candiani
Il Prete Peccatore di Venezia
Piero Portalupi
Alfonso Orlando
Il Parrroco
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Franco Potenza
Ermanno Olmi Director · Vincenzo Labella Screenplay John XXIII. Author
United States release April 4, 1968 · Produced in Italy, United Kingdom · Languages Italian, Latin
Production
Franco London Films
Production
Sol Produzione
Production
Majestic Films
Production
Majestic Film
Production
Italy · United Kingdom
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Languages
Original title
E venne un uomo
Original language
Italian
Spoken on screen
Italian · Latin
Release dates
Italy · November 19, 1965
Theatrical
United States · April 4, 1968
Theatrical · New York City, New York
Czechia
April 4, 2005 · Premiere · Febio Film Festival
Germany
November 22, 1981 · TV · West Germany
United Kingdom
October 7, 1968 · Theatrical
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