Description:

Pope Julius is eager to leave behind works by which he will be remembered. To this end he cajoles Michelangelo into painting the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. When not on the battlefield uniting Italy, the Pope nags Michelangelo to speed up his painful work on the frescoes.

Year:

1965

Directed By:

Carol Reed

Written By:

Irving Stone (based on the novel: "The Agony and the Ecstasy" by), Philip Dunne (screen story and screenplay)

Genres:

Drama, History

Release Date:

7 October 1965 (USA)

Language:

English , Latin

Runtime:

138 min

Origin/Country:

USA | Italy

Shooting Location:

Dino De Laurentiis Cinematografica Studios, Rome, Lazio, Italy