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The Agony and the Ecstasy

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  • 1965
  • 2 hr 18 mins
  • Documentary, Drama
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Commissioned to paint a religious fresco on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, the independent-minded Michelangelo balks at the assignment. He is virtually strong armed into accepting the job by Pope Julius, who wants to leave something for future generations to remember him by.

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Charlton Heston
Michelangelo
Rex Harrison
Pope Julius II
Diane Cilento
Contessina de'Medici

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Awards

  • 1966 - Oscar - Best Cinematography, Color - nominated
  • 1966 - Oscar - Best Art Direction-Set Decoration, Color - nominated
  • 1966 - Oscar - Best Costume Design, Color - nominated
  • 1966 - Oscar - Best Sound - nominated

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