A Man Named John
1965, Italian. Directed by Ermanno Olmi.
Based on the diary Pope John XXIII kept between the ages of 14 and 18, his lifelong concern for tolerance, the underprivileged, and world peace is told. Rod Steiger, in the central role, acts as "intermediary" between the Pope and the audience, interpreting John's words, thoughts and actions. Steiger visits the actual places in which John lived, recreating the conditions, environment, and forces that affected his development. Through this unusual technique, we are brought close to an extraordinary man - one who's able to win the love of many people of all faiths.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Ermanno OlmiDirector
- Rod SteigerThe Intermediary
- Adolfo CeliMsgr. Radini Tedeschi
- Giorgo FortunatoSegretario del Nunzio Roncalli
- Ottone CandianiIl Prete Peccatore di Venezia
- Alfonso OrlandoIl Parrroco
- Alberto RossiAngelo Roncalli - Age 7
- Giovanni RossiAngelo Roncalli - Age 10
- Fabrisio RossiAngelo Roncalli - Age 4
- Pietro GermiPontiff's Father
- Rita BertocchiPontiff's Mother
- Antonio BertocchiUncle Xavier
- Antonio RuttigniDon Pietro, Parrocco di Carviso
Details
- Released
- 19 November 1965
- Original title
- E venne un uomo
- Country
- Italy, United Kingdom
- Written by
- Ermanno Olmi, Vincenzo Labella
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A Man Named John isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 19 November 1965. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
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If you liked A Man Named John, try Karol: The Pope, The Man, Karol: A Man Who Became Pope, Vincere.
Who directed A Man Named John?
A Man Named John (1965) was directed by Ermanno Olmi and stars Rod Steiger, Adolfo Celi, Giorgo Fortunato.