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The Good Pope

First aired on Jan 28, 2003

Runtime: 180mins

60%

Genres: Drama, History

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

Featured Cast: click image to view more
Bob Hoskins | Angelo Roncalli / Pope John XXIII
Carlo Cecchi | Cardinal Mattia Carcano
Roberto Citran | Monsignor Loris Capovilla
Fabrizio Vidale | Angelo Roncalli (young)
Sergio Bini Bustric | Guido Gusso
Francesco Venditti | Nicola Catania (young)
Featured Crew
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Tani Canevari | Director of Photography
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Ricky Tognazzi | Director
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Fabrizio Bettelli | Writer
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Marco Roncalli | Writer
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Guido De Angelis | Executive Producer
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Massimo Ferrero | Producer