The Good Pope

The Good Pope

180 mins | Drama, History | Jan. 28, 2003

Angelo Roncalli, born in Sotto Il Monte in 1881, is known for his profound spirituality as well as his extraordinary goodness from the young years of his life. When he feels a need to serve God, Angelo goes to study theology in Bergamo, and in Apollinare School (Rome) and becomes a priest. During his studies, he gets to know his two dearest friends, Mattia and Nicola. Very soon, most people see marvelous talents in him, including his wide knowledge and a constant readiness for sacrifice. The Holy See makes him go further to bishop and cardinal, and the Holy Father sends him to various places as a representative of the Church. When Pius XII dies on October, the 9th, 1958, 77 year-old Angelo goes to Rome, to conclave to choose a new pope. However, this time, it is him who hears gentle words of Jesus "Tu es Petrus!" ("You are Peter!") and from October, the 28th leads the church as pope John XXIII

The Good Pope

180 mins | Drama, History | Jan. 28, 2003

The Good Pope
Angelo Roncalli, born in Sotto Il Monte in 1881, is known for his profound spirituality as well as his extraordinary goodness from the young years of his life. When he feels a need to serve God, Angelo goes to study theology in Bergamo, and in Apollinare School (Rome) and becomes a priest. During his studies, he gets to know his two dearest friends, Mattia and Nicola. Very soon, most people see marvelous talents in him, including his wide knowledge and a constant readiness for sacrifice. The Holy See makes him go further to bishop and cardinal, and the Holy Father sends him to various places as a representative of the Church. When Pius XII dies on October, the 9th, 1958, 77 year-old Angelo goes to Rome, to conclave to choose a new pope. However, this time, it is him who hears gentle words of Jesus "Tu es Petrus!" ("You are Peter!") and from October, the 28th leads the church as pope John XXIII
IMDb rating 6.9
Producers MediaTrade
Original title Il Papa buono
Directors Ricky Tognazzi
Writers Marco Roncalli, Simona Izzo, Fabrizio Bettelli

Cast

Bob Hoskins

as Angelo Roncalli / Pope John XXIII

Carlo Cecchi

as Cardinal Mattia Carcano

Roberto Citran

as Monsignor Loris Capovilla

Fabrizio Vidale

as Angelo Roncalli (young)

Sergio Bini Bustric

as Guido Gusso

Francesco Venditti

as Nicola Catania (young)

Rolando Ravello

as Cannava

John Light

as Mattia Carcano (young)

Francesco Carnelutti

as Nicola Catania

Lena Lessing

as Marta Von Papen