Il papa buono 2003

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

Directed by: Ricky Tognazzi
Written by: Simona Izzo & Fabrizio Bettelli & Marco Roncalli
Release date: 2003-01-28
Runtime: 180 minutes
Cast:
Bob Hoskins
Bob Hoskins
Angelo Roncalli / Pope John XXIII 
Carlo Cecchi
Carlo Cecchi
Cardinal Mattia Carcano 
Roberto Citran
Roberto Citran
Monsignor Loris Capovilla 
Fabrizio Vidale
Fabrizio Vidale
Angelo Roncalli (young) 
Sergio Bini Bustric
Sergio Bini Bustric
Guido Gusso 
Francesco Venditti
Francesco Venditti
Nicola Catania (young) 
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Also known as:
  • Il papa buono - Giovanni XXIII
  • The Good Pope