The Good Pope (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
Cast
Bob HoskinsAngelo Roncalli / Papa Giovanni XXIII
Carlo CecchiCardinale Mattia Carcano
Roberto CitranMonsignor Loris Capovilla
Fabrizio VidaleAngelo Roncalli giovane
Sergio Bini BustricGuido Gusso
Francesco VendittiNicola Catania giovane
Rolando RavelloCannava
John LightMattia Carcano giovane
Francesco CarneluttiNicola Catania- LLena LessingMarta Von Papen
Joan Giammarco
Gianluca Ramazzotti
Monica Piseddu
Pietro Delle Piane
Dino GiarrussoCameriere Von Papen
Crew
- Director
- Ricky Tognazzi
- Producers
- Guido De AngelisMassimo Ferrero
- Music
- Ennio Morricone
- Cinematography
- Tani Canevari
- Editing
- Carla Simoncelli
Details
- Released
- January 28, 2003
- Language
- English
- Studio
- MediaTrade
- IMDb
- tt0327086