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A Man Named John

6.519651h 30mMovieDramaHistory

Based on the diary Pope John XXIII kept between the ages of 14 and 18, his lifelong concern for tolerance, the underprivileged, and world peace is told. Rod Steiger, in the central role, acts as "intermediary" between the Pope and the…

DirectorErmanno Olmi
WritersErmanno Olmi·Vincenzo Labella
ProducersHarry Saltzman·Vincenzo Labella

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Cast · Directed by Ermanno Olmi

RSRod Steiger
Rod Steiger
The Intermediary
ACAdolfo Celi
Adolfo Celi
Msgr. Radini Tedeschi
GF
Giorgo Fortunato
Segretario del Nunzio Roncalli
OC
Ottone Candiani
Il Prete Peccatore di Venezia
AO
Alfonso Orlando
Il Parrroco
ARAlberto Rossi
Alberto Rossi
Angelo Roncalli - Age 7
GR
Giovanni Rossi
Angelo Roncalli - Age 10
FR
Fabrisio Rossi
Angelo Roncalli - Age 4
PGPietro Germi
Pietro Germi
Pontiff's Father
RB
Rita Bertocchi
Pontiff's Mother
AB
Antonio Bertocchi
Uncle Xavier
AR
Antonio Ruttigni
Don Pietro, Parrocco di Carviso

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