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Vincenzo Labella
Born June 11, 1925 · Vatican City
Died July 28, 2018 · aged 93
No biography available.
Known For
Without Apparent Motive · 1971Without Apparent Motive
★ 5.91971
MovieCrimeMystery
A series of murders is committed in Nice on the French riviera. The commissaire Carella is in charge and tries to find a missing link between all these murders.
Francis of Assisi · 1961Francis of Assisi
★ 7.71961
MovieHistoryDrama
In 13th century Italy, Francis Bernardone, the son of an Assisi merchant, renounces a promising army career in favor of a monastic life and starts his own religious order, sanctioned by the Pope.
From a Far Country · 1981From a Far Country
★ 4.61981
MovieDramaHistory
This heroic story follows the life of Karol Wojtyla, a Polish Roman catholic who ascends the throne of St. Peter as Pope John Paul II. As a young boy, Karol is a bright and talented student. Archbishop Sapieha recognizes the very special, moving qualities Karol possesses and encourages him to consider the priesthood. Although determined to study Polish literature, Karol turns to the church; he is ordained and studies in Italy, France, and Belgium. Torn by fear and repression in post-Stalin Eastern Europe, Karol becomes a poisonous thorn in the communists' side. His deer reverence and commitment return him to Poland as Pope John Paul II.
Moses the Lawgiver · 1976Moses the Lawgiver
★ 5.71976
MovieHistory
The epic story of Moses, who led the Israelites out of slavery, parted the Red Sea and received the Ten Commandments on Mount Sinai. This is the edited-down version for theatrical release.
A Season of Giants · 1990A Season of Giants
★ 7.71990
MovieDramaHistory
At the turn of the sixteenth century, Michelangelo (Mark Frankel), Raphael (Andrea Prodan), and Leonardo Da Vinci (John Glover) create their masterpieces, while dealing with religious persecution, political turmoil, and the discovery of America.
The Reluctant Saint · 1962The Reluctant Saint
★ 7.81962
MovieDramaHistory
Cupertino, Italy, 1623: A simple-minded and clumsy young man joins a Franciscan order as a hired hand, overcoming his intellectual and social challenges with a pure heart and a simple faith. God performs a miracle through him, quite literally raising him to sainthood.
A Full Day's Work · 1973A Full Day's Work
★ 6.81973
MovieComedyCrime
A father plans to kill in the same day the nine members of the jury who condemned his son to death.
Rene the Cane · 1977Rene the Cane
★ 4.51977
MovieCrimeDrama
"René la Canne" was the second collaboration between Francis Girod and Ennio Morricone, coming after "Le Trio Infernal" (1974) and before "La Banquière" (1980). His film is an adaptation of a story by Roger Borniche about the gangster René Girier and relates the fantastic adventures of a flamboyant mobster (René/Gérard Depardieu) and a maverick police inspector (Fernand la Sournoise/Michel Piccoli), through the 1940s.
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