A Man Named John (1965)
Overview
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.
Cast
Rod Steiger
The Intermediary
Adolfo Celi
Msgr. Radini Tedeschi
Alberto Rossi
Angelo Roncalli - Age 7
Pietro Germi
Pontiff's Father
John XXIII.
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)Recommendations
Vincere
Karol: The Pope, The Man
Munich - The Edge of War
Esterno Notte - Prima Parte
Julia
Panther
Shattered Glass
Fuori
The Book of Daniel
Karol: A Man Who Became Pope
Adventures of a Mathematician
Brother Sun, Sister Moon
The Scarlet and the Black
The Last Rifleman
Mary
Waiting for Anya
Duse
Radium Girls
Prizefighter: The Life of Jem Belcher
Mother Night