JOHN XXIII, THE POPE OF PEACE. DVD

Description

This inspiring feature film on St. John XXIII stars Ed Asner and Massimo Ghini. Shot on location in Italy, this movie tells the whole life story of John XXIII from his youth to the papacy. Elected supposedly as an "interim pope" who would just keep the status quo and listen to the advisers around him, John XXIII proved to be his own man when he surprised the Church and the world by calling for the Second Vatican Council. Also stars Claude Rich, Sydne Rome, and Franco Interlenghi. English/Italian with Spanish and English subtitles. 200 Minutes. Not Rated. Color. Widescreen.