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The Agony and the Ecstasy (1965)

★ 7.2Approved138 minDirector: Carol Reed

1965 film by Carol Reed

The Agony and the Ecstasy is a 1965 American historical drama film directed by Carol Reed and starring Charlton Heston as Michelangelo and Rex Harrison as Pope Julius II. The film was partly based on Irving Stone's 1961 biographical novel of the same name, and deals with the conflicts of Michelangelo and Pope Julius II during the 1508–1512 painting of the Sistine Chapel ceiling. It also features a soundtrack by prolific composers Alex North and Jerry Goldsmith.

The film was shot in Todd-AO and Cinemascope versions. The Todd-AO version was used for the DVD release because of its superior picture quality.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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What is The Agony and the Ecstasy about?
The Agony and the Ecstasy (1965) — 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 u
Is The Agony and the Ecstasy based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is The Agony and the Ecstasy scary?
Content rating: Approved. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.