The Agony and the Ecstasy
1965
From the age of magnificence comes a new magnificence in motion pictures.
- Drama
- History
7.1
145
September 16, 1965
2h 18m
Synopsis
During the Italian Renaissance, Pope Julius II contracts the influential artist Michelangelo to sculpt 40 statues for his tomb. When the pope changes his mind and asks the sculptor to paint a mural in the Sistine Chapel, Michelangelo doubts his painting skills and abandons the project. Divine inspiration returns Michelangelo to the mural, but his artistic vision clashes with the pope's demanding personality and threatens the success of the historic painting.
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Original Title
The Agony and the Ecstasy
Spoken Languages
Latin, English
Production Countries
Italy, United States of America
Budget
$10,000,000
Revenue
$4,000,000
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