The Good Pope (Il Papa buono) 21 years old
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
Credits
The Good Pope Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Bob Hoskins He was 60, 71 years old when he died | as Angelo Roncalli / Pope John XXIII |
| Roberto Citran He was 48, now 69 years old | as Monsignor Loris Capovilla |
| Fabrizio Vidale He was 32, now 54 years old | as Angelo Roncalli (young) |
| John Light He was 30, now 52 years old | as Mattia Carcano (young) |
| Francesco Venditti He was 26, now 48 years old | as Nicola Catania (young) |
| Carlo Cecchi He was 64, now 85 years old | as Cardinal Mattia Carcano |
| Rolando Ravello He was 33, now 55 years old | as Cannava |
| Francesco Carnelutti He was 66, 79 years old when he died | as Nicola Catania |
| Lena Lessing She was 42, now 64 years old | as Marta Von Papen |
| Sergio Bini Bustric | as Guido Gusso |
The Good Pope Crew
| Name | Department |
|---|---|
| Fabrizio Bettelli as Writer. | Writing |
| Ricky Tognazzi as Director. He was 47 (now 69) years old | Directing |
| Simona Izzo as Writer. She was 49 (now 71) years old | Writing |
| Ennio Morricone as Original Music Composer. He was 74 (91) years old when He died | Sound |
| Guido De Angelis as Executive Producer. He was 58 (now 79) years old | Production |
| Giovanni Canevari as Cinematography. | Crew |
| Béatrice Kruger as Casting. | Production |
| Marco Roncalli as Writer. | Writing |
| Massimo Ferrero as Producer. He was 51 (now 73) years old | Production |
| Carla Simoncelli as Editor. | Editing |
| Jasna Dragovic as Art Direction. | Art |
The Good Pope (21 years)
- Release day: Tuesday, January 28, 2003
- Runtime: 180 minutes