[cb01 Ac] Il Tormento E: L Estasi 1965

: Nominated for five Academy Awards, including Best Cinematography. Genre : Biography, Drama, History. The Agony and the Ecstasy (1965) - True Myth Media

: The core of the film is a "war of wits" and battle of wills between Michelangelo (Charlton Heston) and Pope Julius II (Rex Harrison) over the creative vision and completion of the Sistine Chapel ceiling. [cb01 ac] Il Tormento E L Estasi 1965

: It features a soundtrack composed by Alex North, with assistance from Jerry Goldsmith. : Nominated for five Academy Awards, including Best

: Set during the Italian Renaissance (1508–1512), it depicts the Pope not just as a religious leader but as a "warrior pope" focused on protecting papal states. : It features a soundtrack composed by Alex

: Some versions include a 12-minute documentary-style prologue detailing Michelangelo's earlier artworks before the main narrative begins. Cast and Credits Director : Carol Reed Michelangelo : Charlton Heston Pope Julius II : Rex Harrison Contessina de' Medici : Diane Cilento Bramante : Harry Andrews Raphael : Tomas Milian Technical Specs Runtime : Approximately 2 hours and 16 to 19 minutes.