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.
A Man Named John
November 19, 1965
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Cast (13)
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
Alberto Rossi
Angelo Roncalli - Age 7
Giovanni Rossi
Angelo Roncalli - Age 10
Fabrisio Rossi
Angelo Roncalli - Age 4
Pietro Germi
Pontiff's Father
Rita Bertocchi
Pontiff's Mother
Antonio Bertocchi
Uncle Xavier
Antonio Ruttigni
Don Pietro, Parrocco di Carviso
Pope John XXIII
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Crew (20)
Directing
Ermanno Olmi
Director
Mimmola Girosi
Assistant Director
Writing
Production
Vincenzo Labella
Producer
Harry Saltzman
Producer
Antonietta Gianesin
Production Secretary
Gaspare Palumbo
Production Manager
Sound
Art
Ennio Michettoni
Set Decoration
Ennio Michettoni
Production Design
Camera
Idelmo Simonelli
Camera Operator
Cesare Fontana
Assistant Camera
Piero Portalupi
Director of Photography