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The Agony and the Ecstasy

1965·2h 18m·Approved
DramaBiographyHistory
IMDb Rating
★ 7.2/10
8,815 votes

The biographical story of Michelangelo's troubles while painting the Sistine Chapel at the urging of Pope Julius II.

The Agony and the Ecstasy is a 1965 drama biography movie directed by Carol Reed, starring Charlton Heston, Rex Harrison, Harry Andrews. It holds an IMDb rating of 7.2/10 from 8,815 votes and runs 2h 18m.

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Director
Carol Reed
Stars
Charlton Heston
Rex Harrison
Harry Andrews
Diane Cilento
Details
1965-09-16
138 min
Movie
Approved
★ United States
★ English, Latin
Keywords
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