22 Nov 2006
The Fountain
Spanning over one thousand years, and three parallel stories, The Fountain is a story of love, death, spirituality, and the fragility of our existence in this world.
A Man Named John
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.
Top Billed 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
Fabrisio Rossi Angelo Roncalli - Age 4
Rita Bertocchi Pontiff's Mother
Antonio Bertocchi Uncle Xavier
Antonio Ruttigni Don Pietro, Parrocco di Carviso
Pope John XXIII Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
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