The Agony and the Ecstasy
1965
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2h 13min
• Drama, History
The Agony and the Ecstacy is the story of the 16th century war of wills between Renaissance artist Michelangelo and warrior pope Julius II. Commissioned to paint a religious fresco on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, the independent-minded Michelangelo balks at the assignment. He is virtually strongarmed into accepting the job by Pope Julius, who wants to leave something for future generation...
