The Good Pope
Il Papa buono
Synopsis
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
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Bob Hoskins
Angelo Roncalli / Papa Giovanni XXIII
Carlo Cecchi
Cardinale Mattia Carcano
Roberto Citran
Monsignor Loris Capovilla
Fabrizio Vidale
Angelo Roncalli giovane
Sergio Bini Bustric
Guido Gusso
Francesco Venditti
Nicola Catania giovane
Rolando Ravello
Cannava
John Light
Mattia Carcano giovane
Francesco Carnelutti
Nicola Catania
Lena Lessing
Marta Von Papen
Joan Giammarco
Gianluca Ramazzotti
Monica Piseddu
Pietro Delle Piane
Dino Giarrusso
Cameriere Von Papen
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ricky Tognazzi
- Screenplay & Story
- Fabrizio Bettelli, Marco Roncalli, Simona Izzo
- Original Score
- Ennio Morricone
- Original Title
- Il Papa buono
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 3h 0m
- Production Studios
- MediaTrade
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ricky Tognazzi
Fabrizio Bettelli, Marco Roncalli, Simona Izzo
Ennio Morricone
Tani Canevari
Carla Simoncelli
Guido De Angelis, Massimo Ferrero
Department Leadership Roster
Tani Canevari
Director of Photography
Ricky Tognazzi
Director
Fabrizio Bettelli
Writer
Marco Roncalli
Writer
Massimo Ferrero
Producer
Ennio Morricone
Original Music Composer
Carla Simoncelli
Editor
Simona Izzo
Writer
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What is The Good Pope about?
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
Who directed The Good Pope?
The Good Pope was directed by Ricky Tognazzi.
Who stars in The Good Pope?
The principal cast of The Good Pope includes Bob Hoskins, Carlo Cecchi, Roberto Citran, Fabrizio Vidale, Sergio Bini Bustric.
When was The Good Pope released and how long is it?
The Good Pope was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 3h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for The Good Pope?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Good Pope was composed by Ennio Morricone.