The Agony and the Ecstasy
The Agony and the Ecstasy
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The Agony and the Ecstasy (1965)

TV-G (US) | USA | English, Latin | 138 min
Directed by: Carol Reed
7.2

Pope Julius II (Sir Rex Harrison) is eager to leave behind works by which he will be remembered. To this end he cajoles Michelangelo (Charlton Heston) into painting the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. When not on the battlefield uniting Italy, the Pope nags Michelangelo to speed up his painful work on the frescoes.

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Best Music, Score - Substantially Original

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Best Screenplay

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Release Date

West Germany
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1965-09-16
Finland
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1965-09-24
USA
(Chicago, Illinois)
1965-10-07
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Also Known As (A.K.A.)

The Agony and the Ecstasy
(Original title)
La agonía y el éxtasis
Argentina
The Agony and the Ecstasy
Australia
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