The Good Pope
movie

Released January 28, 2003
Overview
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
Cast

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
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Lena Lessing
as
Marta Von Papen

Joan Giammarco

Gianluca Ramazzotti
Crew
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Tani Canevari
as
Director of Photography

Ricky Tognazzi
as
Director
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Fabrizio Bettelli
as
Writer

Simona Izzo
as
Writer
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Marco Roncalli
as
Writer

Guido De Angelis
as
Executive Producer

Massimo Ferrero
as
Producer

Ennio Morricone
as
Original Music Composer
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Carla Simoncelli
as
Editor

Béatrice Kruger
as
Casting
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Jasna Dragović
as
Art Direction

Dino Giarrusso
as
Assistant Director