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The Agony and the Ecstasy

  • 1965
  • 2 Hrs 18 Mins
  • Documentary, Drama

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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