The Agony and the Ecstasy

1965 film by Carol Reed
Movie film Q1824915
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The Agony and the Ecstasy is a biographical film . It depicts the life and work of Michelangelo during the creation of the Sistine Chapel ceiling. The film focuses on his artistic struggles and interactions with Pope Julius II. No additional details about plot, cast, or production are provided in the source facts.

The Agony and the Ecstasy

Summary

The Agony and the Ecstasy is a film[1]. It ranks in the top 3% of film entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (963 views/month).[2]

Key Facts

  • The Agony and the Ecstasy received the National Board of Review: Top Ten Films[3].
  • The Agony and the Ecstasy's instance of is recorded as film[4].
  • The Agony and the Ecstasy was directed by Carol Reed[5].
  • Philip Dunne wrote the screenplay for The Agony and the Ecstasy[6].
  • Irving Stone wrote the screenplay for The Agony and the Ecstasy[7].
  • The Agony and the Ecstasy's composer is recorded as Jerry Goldsmith[8].
  • The Agony and the Ecstasy's genre is biographical film[9].
  • The Agony and the Ecstasy's based on is recorded as The Agony and the Ecstasy[10].
  • A cast member of The Agony and the Ecstasy was Charlton Heston[11].
  • A cast member of The Agony and the Ecstasy was Rex Harrison[12].
  • A cast member of The Agony and the Ecstasy was Diane Cilento[13].
  • A cast member of The Agony and the Ecstasy was Harry Andrews[14].
  • A cast member of The Agony and the Ecstasy was Alberto Lupo[15].
  • A cast member of The Agony and the Ecstasy was Adolfo Celi[16].
  • A cast member of The Agony and the Ecstasy was Venantino Venantini[17].
  • A cast member of The Agony and the Ecstasy was Fausto Tozzi[18].
  • A cast member of The Agony and the Ecstasy was Tomas Milian[19].
  • A cast member of The Agony and the Ecstasy was Andrea Giordana[20].
  • A cast member of The Agony and the Ecstasy was Furio Meniconi[21].
  • A cast member of The Agony and the Ecstasy was Marvin Miller[22].
  • A cast member of The Agony and the Ecstasy was Maxine Audley[23].
  • A cast member of The Agony and the Ecstasy was Alec McCowen[24].
  • A cast member of The Agony and the Ecstasy was Emma Baron[25].
  • A cast member of The Agony and the Ecstasy was John Stacy[26].
  • The Agony and the Ecstasy was produced by Carol Reed[27].

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Authorship and Creation

The Agony and the Ecstasy was produced by Carol Reed[27]. It was directed by Carol Reed[5]. Screenwriters include Philip Dunne[6] and Irving Stone[7]. Cast members include Charlton Heston[11], Rex Harrison[12], Diane Cilento[13], Harry Andrews[14], Alberto Lupo[15], and Adolfo Celi[16].

Publication

The Agony and the Ecstasy was published on October 7, 1965[28]. The original language of it was English[29]. Its genre is biographical film[9]. It was distributed by video on demand[30].

Reception

The Agony and the Ecstasy received the National Board of Review: Top Ten Films[3]. Reviews include 6.6/10[31] and 86%[32].

Why It Matters

The Agony and the Ecstasy ranks in the top 3% of film entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (963 views/month).[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] It is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

What awards did The Agony and the Ecstasy receive?

Honors received include National Board of Review: Top Ten Films[3].

References

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  2. [5] . imdb.com. Retrieved . imdb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [6] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [11] . filmaffinity.com. Retrieved . filmaffinity.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . allocine.fr. Retrieved . allocine.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . allocine.fr. Retrieved . allocine.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . allocine.fr. Retrieved . allocine.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . imdb.com. Retrieved . imdb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . imdb.com. Retrieved . imdb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . imdb.com. Retrieved . imdb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . imdb.com. Retrieved . imdb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  18. [21] . imdb.com. Retrieved . imdb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . imdb.com. Retrieved . imdb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . Česko-Slovenská filmová databáze. wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . wikidata.org.
  24. [27] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . wikidata.org.
  26. [29] . wikidata.org.
  27. [30] . wikidata.org.
  28. [31] . Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  29. [32] . wikidata.org.
  30. [28] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [2] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Production designer John DeCuir, Sr.
    Publication date +1965-10-07T00:00:00Z
    Screenwriter Philip Dunne, Irving Stone
    Duration {'unit': 'Q7727', 'amount': '+138'}
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