A Man Named John
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 audience, interpreting John's words, thoughts and actions. Steiger visits the actual places in which John lived, recreating the conditions, environment, and forces that affected his development. Through this unusual technique, we are brought close to an extraordinary man - one who's able to win the love of many people of all faiths.
Top Billed Cast
Rod Steiger
The Intermediary
Adolfo Celi
Msgr. Radini Tedeschi
Giorgo Fortunato
Segretario del Nunzio Roncalli
Ottone Candiani
Il Prete Peccatore di Venezia
Alfonso Orlando
Il Parrroco
Featured Crew
Ermanno Olmi
Director
Ermanno Olmi
Screenplay
Vincenzo Labella
Screenplay
Harry Saltzman
Producer
Ennio Michettoni
Production Design
Carla Colombo
Editor
Ennio Michettoni
Set Decoration
Gaspare Palumbo
Production Manager
Venanzio Biraschi
Sound Engineer
Idelmo Simonelli
Camera Operator
John XXIII.
Novel
Piero Portalupi
Director of Photography
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