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.
Cast
Rod Steiger
The Intermediary
Adolfo Celi
Msgr. Radini Tedeschi
Giorgo Fortunato
Segretario del Nunzio Roncalli
Ottone Candiani
Il Prete Peccatore di Venezia
Alfonso Orlando
Il Parrroco
Alberto Rossi
Angelo Roncalli - Age 7
Giovanni Rossi
Angelo Roncalli - Age 10
Fabrisio Rossi
Angelo Roncalli - Age 4
Pietro Germi
Pontiff's Father
Rita Bertocchi
Pontiff's Mother
Antonio Bertocchi
Uncle Xavier
Antonio Ruttigni
Don Pietro, Parrocco di Carviso
John XXIII.
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Crew
Ermanno Olmi
Director, Screenplay
Vincenzo Labella
Screenplay, Producer
John XXIII.
Novel
Carla Colombo
Editor
Jolanda Adamo
Assistant Editor
Giuseppe Baghdighian
Additional Editing
Piero Portalupi
Director of Photography
Mimmola Girosi
Assistant Director
Harry Saltzman
Producer
Ennio Michettoni
Production Design, Set Decoration
Idelmo Simonelli
Camera Operator
Cesare Fontana
Assistant Camera
Venanzio Biraschi
Sound Engineer
Franco Potenza
Original Music Composer, Conductor
Gaspare Palumbo
Production Manager
Antonietta Gianesin
Production Secretary
