A Man Named John

A Man Named John

90 mins | Drama | Nov. 18, 1965

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

90 mins | Drama | Nov. 18, 1965

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.
IMDb rating 6.8
Producers Majestic Film, Franco London Films
Original title E venne un uomo
Directors Ermanno Olmi
Writers Pope John XXIII, Ermanno Olmi, Vincenzo Labella

Cast

Rod Steiger

as The Intermediary

Adolfo Celi

as Msgr. Radini Tedeschi

Giorgo Fortunato

as Segretario del nunzio Roncalli

Ottone Candiani

as Il prete peccatore di Venezia

Alfonso Orlando

as Il parrroco

Alberto Rossi

as Angelo Roncalli - Age 7

Giovanni Rossi

as Angelo Roncalli - Age 10 (as Giovannio Rossi)

Fabrisio Rossi

as Angelo Roncalli - Age 4

Pietro Germi

as Pontiff's Father

Rita Bertocchi

as Pontiff's Mother

Antonio Bertocchi

as Uncle Xavier

Antonio Ruttigni

as Don Pietro, parrocco di Carviso