--- product_id: 1366720 title: "The Agony and the Ecstasy" price: "£23.79" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 12 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/1366720-the-agony-and-the-ecstasy store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # The Agony and the Ecstasy **Price:** £23.79 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Agony and the Ecstasy - **How much does it cost?** £23.79 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/1366720-the-agony-and-the-ecstasy) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Warrior Pope Julius II orders sculptor Michelangelo to paint frescoes on the Sistine Chapel's ceiling. Directed by Carol Reed. Review: Visually Beautiful, Masterwork of Director and two fine actors - This film is a classic for all the right reasons: a truly great story of two epic lives entwining, two powerful actors, great Direction by Carol Reed, and luscious, artistic cinematography by Leon Shamroy (Academy Award nominated for Cinematography). Charlton Heston as Michelangelo and Rex Harrison as Pope Julius II (a warrior Pope) bring out the best in each other's performance, the interplay of their strengths driving each other higher. There simply are no weaknesses in these performances. The screenplay creates some awkward situations, perhaps to move the story along. I can not say Rex Harrison seems at ease on the battlefield, these scenes are an odd juxtaposition of boardroom at the battlefield, and that does not help. And we don't seem him leading a charge, which makes him look a bit ineffective, but these are directorial and editing choices. The casting of Diane Cilento as the only woman in this piece is the head scratcher. Out of all the actresses in the world at that time, who did she know to get this role? In another film her performance would have been fine, on par with other performances at this time, but contrasted to these two gritty leads, her performance seems flat and superficial. This role could and should have completed a trinity of unrequited obsession, hers being with Michelangelo, but it does not gel, and it is the big disappointment of the film. Jennifer Jones is the kind of actress who was needed, someone who could be quiet and simple, lusty and strong all at the same time. Still, this is the story of the men, and so perhaps that was part of the Director's intention, women did not have significance at that time, and we feel it in this film. This is the story of men creating their legacies, and it is a legacy in itself for Carol Reed, Rex Harrison, and Charlton Heston. It is a classic, beautiful to look at, and it will outlive them, and perpetuate their names and their art, as befits this story. Review: Movie - Wonderful movie ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0006GANX2 | | Actors | Alberto Lupo, Charlton Heston, Diane Cilento, Harry Andrews, Rex Harrison | | Aspect Ratio | 2.20:1 | | Best Sellers Rank | #26,473 in Movies & TV ( See Top 100 in Movies & TV ) #2,251 in Kids & Family DVDs #4,051 in Drama DVDs | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,500) | | Director | Carol Reed | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Item model number | 2200 | | Language | English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo), French (Dolby Digital 1.0), Spanish (Dolby Digital 1.0), Unqualified | | MPAA rating | Unrated (Not Rated) | | Media Format | Closed-captioned, Color, NTSC, Widescreen | | Number of discs | 1 | | Product Dimensions | 0.59 x 6.2 x 7.52 inches; 2.4 ounces | | Release date | February 22, 2005 | | Run time | 2 hours and 18 minutes | | Studio | 20th Century Fox | | Subtitles: | English, Spanish | | Writers | Irving Stone, Philip Dunne | ## Product Details - **Format:** Closed-captioned, Color, NTSC, Widescreen - **Genre:** Drama, Drama/Religion - **Language:** English, Latin - **Runtime:** 2 hours and 18 minutes ## Images ![The Agony and the Ecstasy - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81sLDeW2kWL.jpg) ![The Agony and the Ecstasy - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81I993JQH3L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Visually Beautiful, Masterwork of Director and two fine actors *by J***L on July 20, 2006* This film is a classic for all the right reasons: a truly great story of two epic lives entwining, two powerful actors, great Direction by Carol Reed, and luscious, artistic cinematography by Leon Shamroy (Academy Award nominated for Cinematography). Charlton Heston as Michelangelo and Rex Harrison as Pope Julius II (a warrior Pope) bring out the best in each other's performance, the interplay of their strengths driving each other higher. There simply are no weaknesses in these performances. The screenplay creates some awkward situations, perhaps to move the story along. I can not say Rex Harrison seems at ease on the battlefield, these scenes are an odd juxtaposition of boardroom at the battlefield, and that does not help. And we don't seem him leading a charge, which makes him look a bit ineffective, but these are directorial and editing choices. The casting of Diane Cilento as the only woman in this piece is the head scratcher. Out of all the actresses in the world at that time, who did she know to get this role? In another film her performance would have been fine, on par with other performances at this time, but contrasted to these two gritty leads, her performance seems flat and superficial. This role could and should have completed a trinity of unrequited obsession, hers being with Michelangelo, but it does not gel, and it is the big disappointment of the film. Jennifer Jones is the kind of actress who was needed, someone who could be quiet and simple, lusty and strong all at the same time. Still, this is the story of the men, and so perhaps that was part of the Director's intention, women did not have significance at that time, and we feel it in this film. This is the story of men creating their legacies, and it is a legacy in itself for Carol Reed, Rex Harrison, and Charlton Heston. It is a classic, beautiful to look at, and it will outlive them, and perpetuate their names and their art, as befits this story. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Movie *by S***A on January 9, 2026* Wonderful movie ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Story Line *by 8***E on May 14, 2025* Great Acting Great Movie --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/1366720-the-agony-and-the-ecstasy](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/1366720-the-agony-and-the-ecstasy) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-06-02*