The Good Pope

The Good Pope (2003)

DramaHistory

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

Director: Ricky Tognazzi

Casts

	Bob Hoskins as Angelo Roncalli / Pope John XXIII
	Carlo Cecchi as Cardinal Mattia Carcano
	Roberto Citran as Monsignor Loris Capovilla
	Fabrizio Vidale as Angelo Roncalli (young)
	Sergio Bini Bustric as Guido Gusso
	Francesco Venditti as Nicola Catania (young)
	Rolando Ravello as Cannava
	John Light as Mattia Carcano (young)
	Francesco Carnelutti as Nicola Catania
	Lena Lessing as Marta Von Papen
	Joan Giammarco as
	Gianluca Ramazzotti as
	Monica Piseddu as
	Pietro Delle Piane as
	Dino Giarrusso as Cameriere Von Papen

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