Storyline

Pope Julius II (Sir Rex Harrison) is eager to leave behind works by which he will be remembered. To this end he cajoles Michelangelo (Charlton Heston) into painting the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. When not on the battlefield uniting Italy, the Pope nags Michelangelo to speed up his painful work on the frescoes.—Ed Stephan

Plot Keywords

based on novel, catholic church, artist, catholic, 16th century, pope, church, wine, vatican, tavern, siege, sculpture, religion, quarry, prologue, cathedral, monument, marble, statue, tomb

Short Review

For some viewers, the agony will be watching Charlton Heston (over)act, and the ecstasy Rex Harrison. But it IS refreshing for a period film to cover such new and (pun intended) artistic ground.

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