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The Agony and the Ecstasy

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Charlton Heston stars as Renaissance artist Michelangelo, who begrudgingly paints the Sistine Chapel for imperious Pope Julius II (Rex Harrison) in this epic adaptation of Irvine Stone's novel directed by Carol Reed. While the novel covers Michelangelo's life from birth to death, the film focuses on the battle of wills between the perfectionist artist and the impatient Pope who commissions (and eventually commands) him to paint the famed chapel.
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Netflix Rating: 3.7
NYT Review: Michelangelo vs. the Pope and talk, talk, talk. Beautiful bore. Read the review
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full review by Bosley Crowther, New York Times

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Release Year: 1965
MPAA Rating: NR
Runtime: 138 min
Available From: Jul 02, 2012
Available Until: Dec 31, 2099
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Queued by: 139 people

Directed By

Carol Reed

Cast

Charlton Heston, Rex Harrison, Diane Cilento, Harry Andrews, Alberto Lupo, Adolfo Celi, Venantino Venantini, John Stacy, Fausto Tozzi, Maxine Audley, Tomas Milian

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