Pope Julius is eager to leave behind works by which he will be remembered. To this end he cajoles Michelangelo into painting the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. When not on the battlefield uniting Italy, the Pope nags Michelangelo to speed up his painful work on the frescoes.

Starring:

Adolfo Celi, Alberto Lupo, Alec McCowen, Charlton Heston, Diane Cilento, Fausto Tozzi, Furio Meniconi, Harry Andrews, John Stacy, Maxine Audley, Paolo Magalotti, Rex Harrison, Tomas Milian, Venantino Venantini

Genre:

Drama, History