Movie: A Man Named John

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Rod Steiger
Rod Steiger

The Intermediary

Adolfo Celi
Adolfo Celi

Msgr. Radini Tedeschi

Giorgo Fortunato
Giorgo Fortunato

Segretario del Nunzio Roncalli

Ottone Candiani
Ottone Candiani

Il Prete Peccatore di Venezia

Alfonso Orlando
Alfonso Orlando

Il Parrroco

Alberto Rossi
Alberto Rossi

Angelo Roncalli - Age 7

Giovanni Rossi
Giovanni Rossi

Angelo Roncalli - Age 10

Fabrisio Rossi
Fabrisio Rossi

Angelo Roncalli - Age 4

Pietro Germi
Pietro Germi

Pontiff's Father

Rita Bertocchi
Rita Bertocchi

Pontiff's Mother

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    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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    1965-11-19

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    6.333

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    3.2 starts
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