Italy / Jan 28, 2003
The Good Pope (2003)
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
Angelo Roncalli, born in Sotto Il Monte in 1881, is known for his profound spirituality as well as his extraordinary goodness from the young years of his life. When he feels a need to serve God, Angelo goes to study theology in Bergamo, and in Apollinare School (Rome) and becomes a priest. During his studies, he gets to know his two dearest friends, Mattia and Nicola. Very soon, most people see marvelous talents in him, including his wide knowledge and a constant readiness for sacrifice. The Holy See makes him go further to bishop and cardinal, and the Holy Father sends him to various places as a representative of the Church. When Pius XII dies on October, the 9th, 1958, 77 year-old Angelo goes to Rome, to conclave to choose a new pope. However, this time, it is him who hears gentle words of Jesus "Tu es Petrus!" ("You are Peter!") and from October, the 28th leads the church as pope John XXIII
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| John Light | Mattia Carcano (young) |
| Francesco Carnelutti | Nicola Catania |
| Lena Lessing | Marta Von Papen |
| Joan Giammarco | |
| Gianluca Ramazzotti | |
| Monica Piseddu | |
| Pietro Delle Piane | |
| Dino Giarrusso | Cameriere Von Papen |
Genres
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Il Papa buono |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English, Italiano |
| Production countries | Italy |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | MediaTrade |
| Release date | 28 gennaio 2003 |
| Executive producer | Guido De Angelis |
| Production | Massimo Ferrero |
| Writer | Fabrizio Bettelli, Simona Izzo, Marco Roncalli |
| Casting | Béatrice Kruger |
| Editing | Carla Simoncelli |
| Cinematography | Tani Canevari |
| Assistant directors | Dino Giarrusso, Ricky Tognazzi |
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| Camera operators | Tani Canevari |
| Additional photography | Tani Canevari |
| Production design | Jasna Dragović |
| Art direction | Jasna Dragović |
| Set decoration | Jasna Dragović |
| Music | Ennio Morricone |
| Sound | Ennio Morricone |
Release dates
Theatrical release
Greece / Oct 10, 2005 / G
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